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BF05 NMO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,281 mi
Last recorded135,281 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 135,281 miles

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

Headlamps misty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 135,281 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamps misty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 129,502 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 129,492 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak- diesel cooler leaking diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c.v boot split + leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear door, outer sill + inner step sill damaged slightly

Offside Front Outer wing corroded slightly

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shockers seeping slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 116,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 116,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing/wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 109,923 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 109,923 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 105,833 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes Bottom Arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear Tyres Perished (Both) 195-65-15

Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,113 miles

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

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Fail 10 Mar 2016 102,113 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

NSR Caliper Bind

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 20 Mar 2015 97,415 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,621 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 92,620 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,735 miles

slight surface crack o/s rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2010 49,021 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 40,015 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 39,806 miles

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,833 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 NMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NMO, 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 NMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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