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BK55 ZBN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,622 mi
Last recorded134,622 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ZBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 134,622 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 134,619 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring weak.

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 128,064 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 128,064 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 119,748 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 112,852 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 109,115 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,253 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 100,250 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,347 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,270 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,022 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,076 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,232 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear wiper smearing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eng oil low

o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing unevenly inside edges

Fail 24 Sep 2010 50,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eng oil low

o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing unevenly inside edges

Pass 19 Sep 2009 42,814 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,216 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 ZBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 ZBN, 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 ZBN registered?

BK55 ZBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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