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BK55 PVU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

235,249 mi
Last recorded235,249 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 PVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 235,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 front and nsr tyre is perished and edges are wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

front windscreen has chip

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Fail 26 Apr 2019 235,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 front and nsr tyre is perished and edges are wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

front windscreen has chip

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Pass 22 Mar 2018 204,605 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

brake pads warning light on

front discs wearing thin

o/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 22 Mar 2018 204,605 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pads warning light on

front discs wearing thin

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 13 Apr 2017 184,340 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 184,340 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 170,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 158,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pin hole in offside front outer cv gaiter, leaking grease

Pass 29 Mar 2014 144,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside outer sill damaged.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 131,530 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front numberplate deteriorated

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2012 123,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 99,767 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops starting to pearish

ns indicator in mirror outer lens broken.showing correct colour.

ns outer sill damaged

nsr tyre has damage to sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

BK55 PVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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