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BO52 KEE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

139,784 mi
Last recorded139,784 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO52 KEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 139,784 miles

Corrosion around both n/s & o/s inner sills front to rear

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 139,784 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion around both n/s & o/s inner sills front to rear

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 136,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around catalyst (Weld) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both n/s & o/s lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/s parking brake reading poor

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats have been removed from vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2024 136,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around catalyst (Weld) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both n/s & o/s lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/s parking brake reading poor

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats have been removed from vehicle

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 130,759 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 130,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 127,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/s/f bumper loose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats removed from vehicle

Rear subframe & suspension arms corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2021 127,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/s/f bumper loose

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear seats removed from vehicle

Rear subframe & suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 118,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges of tread / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges of tread / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 118,189 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges of tread / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges of tread / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 106,698 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,363 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 97,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 97,602 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken (3.5.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp high beam flickering (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 89,945 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 89,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,305 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,016 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

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

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner faces (fronts worse)

inlet pipework under bonnet loose

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,617 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 67,617 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,187 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 60,183 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,702 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 52,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet release sticking

Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,086 miles

advise( both rear & n,s,f tyre on 3mm on egde)

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

advise( slight wear & lipping on front discs)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,571 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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BO52 KEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BO52 KEE, 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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BO52 KEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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