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BN05 JZU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,336 mi
Last recorded104,336 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 JZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 104,336 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 92,911 miles

Rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Fail 31 May 2016 92,911 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside Rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2015 81,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 73,496 miles

Bonnet pull broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf brake disc back plate corroded away/holed

Fail 31 May 2014 73,496 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Bonnet pull broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres down to 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf brake disc back plate corroded away/holed

Pass 31 May 2013 66,613 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 57,835 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 May 2011 49,742 miles

oil level on minimum

slight drag on both front brakes

Pass 28 May 2010 40,884 miles

ADVISE BRAKE BACK PLATES SLIGHTLY CORRODE (MAY GET WORSE)

Pass 22 May 2009 31,552 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 23,992 miles

1) front wishbone bushes starting to crack and split, will get worse if left.

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 JZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JZU, 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 JZU?

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What year was BN05 JZU registered?

BN05 JZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is BN05 JZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 JZU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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