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BK55 PNO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,280 mi
Last recorded134,280 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 PNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 134,280 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

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

Multiple suspension components corroded due to age

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 128,948 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel arches corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Over rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pip & Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 120,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 110,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 103,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,175 miles

Coolant leak lower radiator cowling ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 95,276 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 95,276 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 89,443 miles

Front Offside & Nearside wing slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 83,960 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 76,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread and wearing unevenly/stepping on inner shoulder/edge

Oil leak under vehicle present ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2016 76,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread and wearing unevenly/stepping on inner shoulder/edge

Oil leak under vehicle present ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2015 69,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre, out of shape on inner shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Oct 2015 69,166 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre, out of shape on inner shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,867 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 55,226 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 45,223 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,440 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 32,064 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,155 miles

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

advise cracks intread o/s/f+both rear tyres

Pass 30 Oct 2008 20,351 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 PNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PNO, 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 PNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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