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BK55 KFV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,410 mi
Last recorded150,410 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 KFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 150,410 miles

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

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

front bumper slightly loos o s

Fail 3 Feb 2023 150,410 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front bumper slightly loos o s

Pass 10 Dec 2021 138,046 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 138,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 132,084 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 132,027 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides no beam patterns detected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on front arm torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside sill damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 126,888 miles

Front Both front headlamps deteriorated

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 126,888 miles

Front Both front headlamps deteriorated

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 115,063 miles

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 111,742 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 111,741 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 106,192 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 106,190 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,285 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 90,044 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 90,044 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 80,223 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2013 80,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,622 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,071 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and nearing limit

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and nearing limit

unable to check both floors fully due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,192 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and tyre starting to crack

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and tyre starting to crack

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,331 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,178 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 KFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KFV, 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 KFV registered?

BK55 KFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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