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BF05 NNG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,284 mi
Last recorded130,284 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 130,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 125,772 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 125,772 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 120,497 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 115,734 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Disc is corroded. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 115,734 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Disc is corroded. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 110,697 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 110,697 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 110,443 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick possible caliper/pin fault brakes worn uneven on same axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm + inner and outer edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Housing ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm + inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 104,502 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,265 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 99,265 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both Deteriated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 91,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlights misted but still showing pattern

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 91,138 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlights misted but still showing pattern

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,025 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 78,024 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 76,908 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,712 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 72,712 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 66,865 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 66,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 62,109 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 62,109 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 54,483 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,473 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,168 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 40,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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 NNG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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