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AD05 BNL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,136 mi
Last recorded95,136 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 BNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 95,136 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 90,466 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 90,342 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 87,508 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 87,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 84,375 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,929 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,750 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 76,750 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,383 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,666 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 60,257 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,445 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 44,794 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 44,794 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 38,493 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,074 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 31,074 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f mirror indicator lense cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,757 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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AD05 BNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD05 BNL, 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 AD05 BNL registered?

AD05 BNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 2005.

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