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BF05 NSJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,732 mi
Last recorded185,732 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 185,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 183,906 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 183,893 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 178,819 miles

front o/s headlamp lens and light pattern starting to deteriorate

front o/s outer driveshaft gator starting to perish

Pass 8 Apr 2016 173,274 miles

lower engine mount worn

n/s rear shocker shroud dropped

red surface rust underside attacking components

Fail 8 Apr 2016 173,274 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

lower engine mount worn

n/s rear shocker shroud dropped

red surface rust underside attacking components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 169,777 miles

n/s rear shocker shroud dropped

o/s c/v boot showing signs of deteriation

Pass 3 Feb 2014 155,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2014 155,266 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2012 130,954 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 130,954 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 116,793 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 99,049 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 86,548 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 79,041 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 NSJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NSJ, 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 NSJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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