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BC05 NJV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,917 mi
Last recorded103,917 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 NJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 103,917 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 99,069 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 99,068 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 94,518 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 94,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 89,903 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 89,903 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 81,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 80,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 66,204 miles

Nearside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced sub frame. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner lip (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/5mm blocking inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/5mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 54,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner lip (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/5mm blocking inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/5mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,818 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,252 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 30,252 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,472 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,570 miles

front discs poor

Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,138 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,243 miles

rear tyres out of shape inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,084 miles

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

O/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

undertray fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2010 15,941 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 13,158 miles

offside front and nearside front tyre inner treads wearing

Pass 7 Apr 2008 9,522 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 NJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NJV, 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 NJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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