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BF05 NLA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,854 mi
Last recorded195,854 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 195,854 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside brake caliper lever not returning to stop

offside rear tyre bald edge

Fail 2 Sep 2016 195,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside brake caliper lever not returning to stop

offside rear tyre bald edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 189,521 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread top edge (6.3.1d)

Rear o/s n/s back plate corroded splt

car as under trays

Fail 16 Oct 2015 189,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread top edge (6.3.1d)

Rear o/s n/s back plate corroded splt

car as under trays

Pass 13 Oct 2014 182,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 182,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 172,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

nearside front air bag swicth off for child seat

oil leak from engine over exhaust

rear brake pads nearside worn under 1/2 way

Pass 12 Dec 2012 164,116 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 140,973 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 140,973 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 127,028 miles

o/s/r tyre inner tread edge worn

Fail 10 Feb 2011 127,028 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre inner tread edge worn

Pass 22 Feb 2010 115,054 miles

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat left secure in car

Pass 12 Feb 2009 83,740 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 63,935 miles

ADVISE FRONT PADS APPROX 5K

ADVISE REAR PADS APPROX 2-4K

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

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 NLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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