CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN05 CSV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

124,836 mi
Last recorded124,836 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 CSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 124,836 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 122,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 120,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 117,924 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 116,811 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,089 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 107,995 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 104,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 100,329 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)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 96,299 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 91,501 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,550 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,055 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,902 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 65,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,601 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,729 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,879 miles

ADVISE REAR PADS WORN LOW APPROX 2K

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN05 CSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BN05 CSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN05 CSV?

You can check the full history of BN05 CSV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN05 CSV registered?

BN05 CSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is BN05 CSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 CSV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN05 CSV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN05 CSV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.