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BF05 NLY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,010 mi
Last recorded96,010 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,010 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch faulty

Fail 7 Jan 2020 96,010 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish lens (4.1.2 (c))

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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish lens (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch faulty

Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,410 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jan 2019 83,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,375 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 78,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,812 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 71,812 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper siezed (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper siezed (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front windscreen greasy

rear wiper deteriorated

unable to check rear wheel bearings as both rear brakes binding

Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,408 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both floor trim covers damaged

child seat fitted to nearside front

nearside washer jet part blocked

Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,983 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,732 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,680 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,849 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,645 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,084 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 NLY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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