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BK55 PNV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,298 mi
Last recorded99,298 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 PNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 99,298 miles

Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Under body suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Washer jet partially clogged

Pass 31 May 2025 95,488 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides slight corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides slight corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides slight corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 95,488 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides slight corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides slight corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides slight corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 90,152 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 74,125 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 73,965 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction smellies on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer has hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both drive shafts corroded

Front engine coolant low

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2023 73,766 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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 61,283 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

front headlamp covers faded slightly

front track control arm main bushes slightly perished

front wishbones corroded slightly

oil leak

rear subframe and surrounding suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2022 61,283 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake travel excessive (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides front (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

front headlamp covers faded slightly

front track control arm main bushes slightly perished

front wishbones corroded slightly

oil leak

rear subframe and surrounding suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 56,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 54,068 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,698 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides front side repeaters in wing mirrors (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2019 50,698 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides front side repeaters in wing mirrors (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 44,648 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 36,659 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 33,798 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 31,546 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,516 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,050 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,158 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 22,967 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,545 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,702 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 PNV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PNV, 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 PNV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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