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BF05 NXP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,166 mi
Last recorded88,166 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 88,166 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 82,883 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 82,883 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,358 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 72,358 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,021 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 60,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 58,558 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 58,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,876 miles

off/side front tyre perrishing between treds

Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,935 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,079 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 53,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

advise steering very [stiff] with wheels hanging free on ramp

Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,043 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 51,037 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,699 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,771 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 41,769 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,982 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 NXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NXP, 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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What year was BF05 NXP registered?

BF05 NXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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