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BD05 TNO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,514 mi
Last recorded139,514 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 TNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 139,514 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 135,452 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 126,967 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 120,566 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 120,561 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 116,724 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 116,720 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 111,936 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 102,197 miles

195/65/15 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 102,197 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

195/65/15 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,413 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 90,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,562 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 85,562 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,447 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 82,447 miles

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,177 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 72,714 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 72,714 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2010 66,339 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,093 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 50,197 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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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BD05 TNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BD05 TNO, 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 BD05 TNO registered?

BD05 TNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is BD05 TNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 TNO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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