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BT05 FKN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,494 mi
Last recorded143,494 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 FKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 143,494 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 138,659 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 130,191 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 130,191 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 126,634 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 121,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 121,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,532 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 108,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 102,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 102,919 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 98,102 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 92,298 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

tpms light on

Pass 18 Dec 2013 80,139 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 71,605 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer tyre wall, but not deep enough to show cords

Pass 26 Nov 2011 63,260 miles

chip in windscreen.

n/s/f tyre wearing low 3mm.

rear pads wearing low.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 57,416 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,880 miles

see advisory sheet issued on mot failure 674585949348

Fail 11 Dec 2009 46,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on edges

slight wear on all discs

Pass 11 Dec 2009 46,880 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight wear on all discs

Pass 19 Nov 2008 28,911 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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 FKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FKN, 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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BT05 FKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BT05 FKN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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