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BG05 NYY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,225 mi
Last recorded122,225 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 122,225 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 118,800 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 118,800 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 116,941 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 116,941 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 115,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 110,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2022 110,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 103,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe / silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2021 103,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe / silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 98,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 92,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low on tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 85,158 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 84,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 78,590 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 78,590 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 70,893 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 64,497 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,288 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 47,009 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,614 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,530 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 38,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,425 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 28,706 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 22,339 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 NYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 NYY, 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 NYY registered?

BG05 NYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is BG05 NYY safe to buy?

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