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BK55 FMP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,243 mi
Last recorded101,243 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 FMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 101,243 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2026 100,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2024 93,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 92,227 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 78,520 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 78,500 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 75,157 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 75,123 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH [ SPLIT ] (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,924 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,607 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,547 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 58,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 53,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light's on

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer edge slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2016 49,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perishing due to age

Pass 16 Nov 2015 48,083 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,326 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 46,325 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,289 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 44,272 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 41,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,532 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,663 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,158 miles

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 FMP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FMP, 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.

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What year was BK55 FMP registered?

BK55 FMP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is BK55 FMP safe to buy?

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