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BN05 JZW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,049 mi
Last recorded131,049 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 JZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 131,049 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 126,166 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 126,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 123,178 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 123,177 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 120,635 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 117,650 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear General corrosion

Pass 13 May 2021 115,618 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 112,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,964 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 106,964 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 102,030 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 102,030 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,107 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 95,106 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 92,445 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,295 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 80,092 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 80,088 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

advise rear tyres worn uneven 225/45/17

Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,554 miles

advise bonnet catch or cable stiff to operate

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,701 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,077 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,453 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,382 miles

ADVISE ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED SLIGHTLY (MAY GET WORSE)

NOTE NEW FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES FITTED

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,364 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 JZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JZW, 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 JZW registered?

BN05 JZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is BN05 JZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 JZW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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