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BF05 NLV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,328 mi
Last recorded150,328 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 150,328 miles

Front o/s n/s wheel arches corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill damage

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

oil light stay on

underneath corroded/suspension corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 150,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s n/s (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front o/s n/s wheel arches corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill damage

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

oil light stay on

underneath corroded/suspension corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 147,206 miles

ubcc

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 139,902 miles

Both headlamp lenses clouding.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 139,902 miles

Both headlamp lenses clouding.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 127,121 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 17 Mar 2015 116,280 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 107,403 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 94,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Mar 2012 85,749 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,778 miles

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

airbag warning light displayed

engine/underside covers fitted

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,534 miles

airbag warning light displayed

Fail 12 Mar 2009 63,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,840 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,555 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 NLV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NLV, 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 BF05 NLV registered?

BF05 NLV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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