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BF05 NKX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,125 mi
Last recorded167,125 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 167,125 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

handbrake stiff to operate

rear flexi hoses starting to crack

Fail 27 Jun 2019 167,124 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

handbrake stiff to operate

rear flexi hoses starting to crack

Pass 4 Jul 2018 157,048 miles

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

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

both front cv boots deteriorated

both front suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

Fail 4 Jul 2018 157,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front cv boots deteriorated

both front suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2017 150,119 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 150,118 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 147,488 miles

front link boots deteriated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 140,910 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 135,327 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 126,991 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre getting low on tread

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 122,858 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 119,224 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 98,110 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 78,787 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,327 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 34,442 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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BF05 NKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF05 NKX, 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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BF05 NKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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