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BN05 KZS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,892 mi
Last recorded107,892 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 KZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 107,892 miles

nearside wing corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 97,323 miles

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

Offside Front Corroded, not likely to cause injury

Pass 12 Jul 2023 91,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2023 91,015 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill excessivly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill excessivly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2022 87,500 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 87,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 84,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights faded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 84,392 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights faded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 82,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

headlights faded

Fail 9 Jul 2020 82,592 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlights faded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,328 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,196 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,576 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,636 miles

both front tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,449 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 63,279 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,872 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2012 57,334 miles

both rear tyres cracking

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,335 miles

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

slight bind from osr brake

slight cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,586 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,601 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 KZS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KZS, 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 KZS registered?

BN05 KZS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BN05 KZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 KZS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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