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BP05 VMK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,941 mi
Last recorded91,941 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 VMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 91,941 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 91,941 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,509 miles

Some rusty patches on bodywork but no sharp edges

Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,457 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 81,457 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,610 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 76,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,728 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,728 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,907 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2013 57,920 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,996 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,146 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 44,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,079 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 25 Jun 2010 37,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,104 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,020 miles

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

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

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 VMK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BP05 VMK, 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 BP05 VMK registered?

BP05 VMK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is BP05 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP05 VMK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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