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BK55 PUV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,998 mi
Last recorded166,998 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 PUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 166,998 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 166,993 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 158,020 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken

Broken wire on brake boost sensor

Coolant stains on radiator

Front Slight wear on inside of front tyres

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

Rear Bump stops split

Fail 20 Aug 2021 158,020 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant stains on radiator

Bonnet stay clip broken

Broken wire on brake boost sensor

Front Slight wear on inside of front tyres

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Bump stops split

Pass 15 Sep 2020 151,600 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear wiper poor

Fail 15 Sep 2020 151,600 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front headlamp cloudy but still produces beam pattern

rear wiper poor

secondary catalytic converter rattling

Pass 22 Oct 2019 146,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2019 146,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear wiper blade split

shudder on idle

Pass 21 Nov 2018 138,774 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE BACKING PLATE RUSTY

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACKING PLATE RUSTY

Offside Front BRAKE BACKING PLATE RUSTY

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

Offside Rear BRAKE BACKING PLATE RUSTY

Pass 15 Nov 2017 42,393 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 12,046 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED

Fail 3 Nov 2016 127,046 miles

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

ALL FOUR BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED

Fail 28 Oct 2016 126,874 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nail's in tread ()

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 122,840 miles

all four backplates badly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 122,827 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

all four backplates badly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2014 115,390 miles

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2013 106,295 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 99,155 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 99,151 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2011 93,346 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 80,491 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 61,260 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,937 miles

kerb damage to offside front wheel

rear brake discs corroded

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 PUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol 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 PUV, 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 PUV registered?

BK55 PUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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