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BK55 FGX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,124 mi
Last recorded158,124 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 FGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 158,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 152,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 147,153 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 147,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 142,831 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective front lenses sl. hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 142,828 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective front lenses hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 135,921 miles

Front headlamp cover slightly faded both sides and vehicle tested in wet conditions

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection and surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 20 Dec 2017 130,559 miles

Front headlamp covers slightly faded both sides

undertrays fitted impeding some parts of inspection

Fail 20 Dec 2017 130,559 miles

Front headlamp covers slightly faded both sides

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

undertrays fitted impeding some parts of inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2016 124,669 miles

Front headlamp covers slightly faded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 124,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Front headlamp covers slightly faded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 117,118 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 117,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam contacts corroded (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 110,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 102,621 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 102,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 94,547 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,249 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,918 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 77,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,956 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,007 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,626 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 61,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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BK55 FGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK55 FGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 FGX registered?

BK55 FGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is BK55 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 FGX shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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