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BT55 OVK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,101 mi
Last recorded136,101 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 OVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 136,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES ON LIMIT 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 123,447 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 112,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Head light pattern poor

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components

Pass 4 Dec 2017 103,861 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 103,861 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 91,796 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn badly on inner edge requires replacement (4.1.E.1)

headlamp beam images poor

various rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 78,671 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,179 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 61,750 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front wipers juddering and smearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 47,356 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,372 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,619 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,309 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 OVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BT55 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

BT55 OVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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The MOT history for BT55 OVK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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