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BN05 JZM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,860 mi
Last recorded176,860 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 JZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 176,860 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 171,160 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 163,945 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 163,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 157,013 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 156,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 156,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 147,970 miles

Headlights have weathered badly.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 137,487 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 133,860 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 133,860 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2015 128,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 119,754 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 114,275 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 105,077 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 94,533 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 94,495 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 91,759 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 76,269 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Feb 2008 57,245 miles

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

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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BN05 JZM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JZM, 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

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What year was BN05 JZM registered?

BN05 JZM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is BN05 JZM safe to buy?

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