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BG05 NYV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

195,488 mi
Last recorded195,488 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 195,488 miles

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

Minor chips & scratches to windscreen

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 195,488 miles

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

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

Minor chips & scratches to windscreen

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 191,401 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 191,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 185,669 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 185,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Apr 2020 197,206 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 177,861 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 164,248 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 152,996 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 152,983 miles

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

Minor chips to windscreen

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 8 May 2017 141,133 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 124,678 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 113,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 113,441 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 98,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2014 98,530 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2013 84,270 miles

Minor chips in windscreen

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2013 84,270 miles

Minor chips in windscreen

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2012 69,900 miles

Bonnet catch requires attention

Offside front abs wiring requires attention

Rear number plate deteriorating

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 2 May 2012 69,873 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Bonnet catch requires attention

Offside front abs wiring requires attention

Rear number plate deteriorating

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 6 May 2011 56,415 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 43,542 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,293 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 27,069 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 NYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NYV, 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 NYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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