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BL05 KMK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,794 mi
Last recorded79,794 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 KMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 79,794 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,611 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,232 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 45,843 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,069 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 35,069 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,059 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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BL05 KMK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL05 KMK, 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 BL05 KMK registered?

BL05 KMK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is BL05 KMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 KMK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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