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BF05 NNH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,006 mi
Last recorded119,006 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 119,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both outer case (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 119,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases welded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both outer case (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 117,751 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road in zone b (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 108,998 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 108,974 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 98,921 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 89,113 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015

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

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

all 4 tyres perrishing and cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,158 miles

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

n/s rear & both front tyres have small cracks

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,950 miles

nsr & osr tyres sidewalls perrishing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,433 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,802 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,557 miles

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

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

cannot fully inspect metal brake pipes because of plastic cover present.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,775 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,209 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 NNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 NNH, 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 NNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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