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BN05 KYX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 KYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 134,749 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 130,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 130,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 105,470 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 87,854 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 87,854 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 73,848 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Dec 2017 73,848 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2017 62,858 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 48,878 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small stone chips inside and outside zone A

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 46,542 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small stone chips inside and outside zone A

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,099 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,483 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,167 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,860 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,732 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,401 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,535 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 KYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 KYX, 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.

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What year was BN05 KYX registered?

BN05 KYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is BN05 KYX safe to buy?

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