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BK55 KFC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,054 mi
Last recorded150,054 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 KFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 150,054 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2024 144,420 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 136,433 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 127,988 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 122,778 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 112,944 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 112,571 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 109,158 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind by hand

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 105,711 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 105,711 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 101,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 101,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,372 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 83,670 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,656 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 74,655 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,501 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 60,475 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,064 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,536 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,896 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 KFC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KFC, 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 KFC registered?

BK55 KFC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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