MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
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
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine warning light on
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine warning light on
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
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BG05 NVE safe to buy?
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