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BT55 KFX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,041 mi
Last recorded208,041 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 KFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 208,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 188,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 174,977 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 174,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose CLAMP BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 162,571 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 161,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 147,313 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 133,446 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 119,058 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 105,234 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 95,035 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,156 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 47,062 miles

n/s rear and front tyres cracking o/s/rear tyre as well

Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,850 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,681 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 29,184 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 29,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 22,425 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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BT55 KFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT55 KFX, 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 BT55 KFX registered?

BT55 KFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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