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BP05 KKD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,855 mi
Last recorded181,855 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 KKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 181,855 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 181,855 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 172,309 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 6 Jan 2018 161,308 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 151,570 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush has slight play and bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are on legal limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps going frosty (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted and body under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017 151,570 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush has slight play and bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are on legal limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps going frosty (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect buld not in correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted and body under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 140,503 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 129,417 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 118,429 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 115,422 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 115,422 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 106,201 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,215 miles

all under centre of car covered can not see some items to test

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inside

Fail 17 Aug 2010 77,484 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,484 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,668 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,524 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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BP05 KKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BP05 KKD, 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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BP05 KKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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