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BK55 PLF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,568 mi
Last recorded54,568 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 PLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 54,568 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 53,212 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Oct 2024 53,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,642 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 49,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,417 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 47,417 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 45,732 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 44,536 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,014 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 43,014 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,530 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 31,872 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 31,872 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2013 26,140 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 22,963 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 20,653 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 17,525 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 14,952 miles

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

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 PLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PLF, 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

How do I check the history of BK55 PLF?

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What year was BK55 PLF registered?

BK55 PLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is BK55 PLF safe to buy?

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