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EJ05 BKL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

234,034 mi
Last recorded234,034 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 BKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 234,034 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 223,267 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides cassings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 30 Apr 2025 223,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides cassings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 2 May 2024 219,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front corrosion started on front steel chassis/suspension components

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 19 Apr 2024 219,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front corrosion started on front steel chassis/suspension components

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2023 210,261 miles

Exhaust back box corroded + slight leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 + N/S/F Shock slight leak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Fail 20 Apr 2023 210,261 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box corroded + slight leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 + N/S/F Shock slight leak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2022 198,682 miles

Exhaust front clamp/bracket corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also slight judder on RBT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inter cooler/boost pipe clip worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 189,406 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides ( cracking) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2020 185,246 miles

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

exhaust has very slight leak + center clamp/sleeve corroded

general corrosion front + rear suspension

heat shield loose

plastic covers underneath vehicle restricting view

Pass 27 Feb 2019 171,636 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2018 159,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no rear seats at time of test

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 147,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

plastic covers top and bottom

Fail 16 Mar 2017 147,279 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

plastic covers top and bottom

Pass 23 Mar 2016 134,808 miles

oil leak on top of gear box

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted rear

child seats fitted rear

Fail 23 Mar 2016 134,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted rear

child seats fitted rear

oil leak on top of gear box

Pass 11 Mar 2015 119,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 119,977 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 105,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 92,817 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 92,817 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,503 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,352 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,997 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 32,587 miles

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

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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EJ05 BKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ05 BKL, 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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EJ05 BKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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