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BG05 NXJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,758 mi
Last recorded92,758 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 92,758 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 84,659 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 78,264 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 78,023 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,392 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Top engine and under tray covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 60,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Top engine and under tray covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 50,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 50,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 39,818 miles

N/S Front tyre cut on side wall

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 39,252 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,175 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 25,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 20,066 miles

front side windows tinted

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,783 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,465 miles

Vehicle presented with darkened o/s/f and n/s/f side windows

Pass 9 May 2008 11,853 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 NXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NXJ, 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 NXJ registered?

BG05 NXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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