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BG05 NYX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,664 mi
Last recorded198,664 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 198,664 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 3 May 2022 198,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine warning light on

Pass 10 May 2021 184,081 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 174,774 miles

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2020 174,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 171,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 May 2019 171,380 miles

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 Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2018 156,583 miles

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rear Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 156,581 miles

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

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rear Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 150,642 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 150,640 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 145,001 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 136,229 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 125,938 miles

gear box noisy or clutch

Fail 19 May 2014 125,936 miles

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

gear box or clutch noisy

Pass 20 May 2013 117,659 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 98,910 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 May 2011 77,429 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 5 May 2010 60,335 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,796 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,431 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 NYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NYX, 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 NYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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