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BT05 FKB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,851 mi
Last recorded199,851 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 FKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 199,851 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill Cover Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Wearing Badly on Inner Edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Sill Cover Fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 Tyres Underinflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 199,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill Cover Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Wearing Badly on Inner Edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Sill Cover Fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 Tyres Underinflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 199,839 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust gas not reaching probe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 189,947 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 186,427 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 172,821 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 159,498 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 149,121 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 137,822 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 137,685 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 124,816 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 110,168 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,036 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,526 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2014 60,334 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 44,176 miles

Near side front fog lamp missing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,813 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,815 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,330 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,401 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,836 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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BT05 FKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BT05 FKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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BT05 FKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is BT05 FKB safe to buy?

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