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BT55 CVK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,892 mi
Last recorded135,892 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 CVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 135,892 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres, especially offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 130,268 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides + cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 121,858 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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 11 Oct 2018 121,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

n/s rear brake pads worn low signs of over heating

Pass 26 Oct 2017 111,435 miles

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

front brake pads appear low

Pass 18 Oct 2016 102,029 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,715 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,696 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 78,673 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tyre tread perished

n/s rear tyre tread perished and cut

o/s handbrake reading low brake check recommended

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,498 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,720 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 74,685 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,636 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 69,433 miles

o/s front tyre close to wear bars

Pass 10 Nov 2009 57,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,331 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 41,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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BT55 CVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 BT55 CVK, 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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BT55 CVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is BT55 CVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 CVK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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