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BT05 KWK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,301 mi
Last recorded140,301 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 KWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 140,301 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 138,502 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 135,034 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 131,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 126,855 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 126,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 120,569 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 120,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 110,857 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 101,551 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 92,052 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

tread cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 9 May 2013 92,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

tread cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 14 May 2012 82,894 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 73,055 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 63,705 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 63,701 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 54,109 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 44,148 miles

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

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 KWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KWK, 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 BT05 KWK registered?

BT05 KWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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