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BKU 204B

2005 Volkswagen 1500

Beige Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,185 mi
Last recorded59,185 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKU 204B
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 59,185 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 58,636 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 57,348 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,004 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,629 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside floor pan corroded but not in a pescribed area

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake flexy scuring clips missing

Fail 12 Apr 2012 50,596 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside floor pan badly corroded but not in a prescribed area

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake flexy scuring clips missing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 50,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,443 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,275 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 44,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,846 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,393 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1500?

Based on 5,923 MOT tests across 734 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
471
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 392
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 352
position lamp(s) not working 245
Headlamp aim too high 211
Stop lamp not working 206
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BKU 204B is a 2005 Volkswagen 1500 in Beige with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BKU 204B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BKU 204B registered?

BKU 204B is a 2005 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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The MOT history for BKU 204B shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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