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BN05 JZO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,107 mi
Last recorded78,107 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 JZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,107 miles

front & rear discs slight wear. front brake pads wearing thin. both front cv gaitors slightly worn. n/s/r & o/s/r tyre slight wear. under-trays & covers fitted.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 78,107 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front & rear discs slight wear. front brake pads wearing thin. both front cv gaitors slightly worn. n/s/r & o/s/r tyre slight wear. under-trays & covers fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,069 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 60,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,866 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,616 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,189 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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BN05 JZO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JZO, 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 JZO registered?

BN05 JZO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is BN05 JZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 JZO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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