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BG05 ZBN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,397 mi
Last recorded166,397 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 166,397 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 157,387 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside parking brake outer casing swollen

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear tyres - both wearing close to wear bars and starting to perish

auxillary belt chaffing on air conditioning hose

Fail 23 Jul 2018 157,387 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure to central sleeve clamps incomplete (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Outer position marker inoperative

Nearside parking brake outer casing swollen

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear tyres - both wearing close to wear bars and starting to perish

auxillary belt chaffing on air conditioning hose

bonnet release catch not fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 150,129 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread depth low - 205/55/16 ()

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak ()

secondary bonnet catch stiff

smell of diesel under bonnet

Fail 28 Jul 2017 150,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

secondary bonnet catch stiff

smell of diesel under bonnet

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread depth low - 205/55/16 ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 141,609 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 141,609 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 29 May 2015 133,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coolant low

Pass 29 May 2015 133,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coolant low

Pass 6 May 2014 125,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch poor

mil on

Fail 24 May 2013 107,884 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower windscreen cracked

Pass 24 May 2013 107,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower windscreen cracked

Pass 30 May 2012 88,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 73,489 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 59,730 miles

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

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 20 May 2009 48,019 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 35,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre tread cracking.

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 ZBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZBN, 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 ZBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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