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BF05 NME

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

177,011 mi
Last recorded177,011 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 177,011 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 168,317 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 168,311 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 160,768 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 160,768 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 157,103 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 154,497 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 149,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2020 149,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f n/s/f x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2019 146,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2018 139,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 139,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 130,315 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 124,456 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 117,356 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 117,356 miles

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

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 108,294 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake backing plates starting to rust

Fail 8 Jul 2014 108,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake backing plates starting to rust

Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,432 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 5 Jan 2012 81,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads starting to wear

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,302 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,036 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 65,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

osr tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,460 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 NME is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NME, 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 NME is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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