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BK55 YNF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,214 mi
Last recorded157,214 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 YNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 157,214 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 142,975 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 142,959 miles

Central Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 140,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 138,315 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 133,562 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 133,562 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 125,870 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 121,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 113,372 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 104,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 104,179 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 98,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 91,360 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 86,749 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 79,728 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 72,483 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 72,483 miles

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

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

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 YNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YNF, 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 YNF registered?

BK55 YNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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