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BG05 NYT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,296 mi
Last recorded147,296 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 147,296 miles

Body panel slightly loose Front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 136,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 136,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush and front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 128,109 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Pass 4 Jun 2019 120,957 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 112,524 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 102,288 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 88,320 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,401 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 79,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 66,673 miles

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

o/s rear seat belt catch plastic cover broken

Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,988 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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)

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2013 56,988 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

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)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,148 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 52,148 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,659 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 48,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to test n/s/r seatbelt due childseat fitted.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,981 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s side mirror is damaged.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 43,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s side mirror is damaged.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,265 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 NYT, 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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BG05 NYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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