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BG05 NVE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

214,526 mi
Last recorded214,526 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 214,526 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 209,697 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 209,697 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 205,520 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 198,761 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 190,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 183,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brakes binding

Fail 17 Jun 2016 183,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brakes binding

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tracking out of alignment (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 179,465 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 179,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 173,657 miles

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

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

engine management light on

rear wiper blade split and parked in the wrong position

Fail 20 Jun 2014 173,657 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

rear wiper blade split and parked in the wrong position

Pass 18 Jun 2013 166,688 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 14 Jun 2013 166,688 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 21 May 2012 158,784 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 150,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tracking out of spec

Pass 1 Jun 2010 127,357 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 127,357 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 98,224 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 51,894 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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BG05 NVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG05 NVE, 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 BG05 NVE registered?

BG05 NVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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