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BK55 PHY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,376 mi
Last recorded157,376 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 PHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 157,376 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 157,376 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 148,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 142,468 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 135,961 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 130,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 123,433 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 114,993 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 107,180 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 107,173 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 100,144 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 98,518 miles

child seat fitted

n/s/f tyre close to limit

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 98,516 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

n/s/f tyre close to limit

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 89,433 miles

crack in offside part of screen in zone B

Pass 15 Jan 2010 75,034 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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 PHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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