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BC05 NFK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,482 mi
Last recorded104,482 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 NFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 104,482 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,772 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 88,772 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,674 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres worn + cracks in tread

Fail 20 Jul 2015 84,673 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres worn + cracks in tread

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,648 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres getting low (n/s on wear bars)

exhaust corroded

management light on

n/s/r brake binding slightly

plastic undertrays fitted to length of vehicle

rear discs badly corroded

various marks to body & wheels

Fail 24 Feb 2014 76,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres getting low (n/s on wear bars)

exhaust corroded

management light on

n/s/r brake binding slightly

plastic undertrays fitted to length of vehicle

rear discs badly corroded

various marks to body & wheels

Pass 26 Feb 2013 69,244 miles

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2012 60,599 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 50,928 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,353 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,890 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,619 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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BC05 NFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BC05 NFK, 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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BC05 NFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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