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BG05 NXF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,432 mi
Last recorded133,432 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 133,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 124,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 116,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 116,362 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 107,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s rear brake disc been hot

Pass 27 Jan 2020 99,899 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 91,633 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,452 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake discs starting to get worn.

undertrays /engine covers fitted.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 77,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,685 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 67,685 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top antiroll bar link arm ball joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,555 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,658 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 48,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,499 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 39,499 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

airbag light indicates a fault

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,301 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 39,301 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 34,109 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,295 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES EDGES OF TREAD WEARING!

STRONGLY ADVISE :- N/S FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL DETERIOATING!

STRONGLY ADVISE :- O/S REAR TYRE SIDE WALL DETERIOATING!

child seat fitted.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 30,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES EDGES OF TREAD WEARING!

STRONGLY ADVISE :- N/S & O/S REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS DETERIOATING!

STRONGLY ADVISE :- N/S FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL DETERIOATING!

child seat fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NXF, 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 NXF registered?

BG05 NXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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