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BN05 KZT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,946 mi
Last recorded104,946 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 KZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 104,946 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 93,237 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 93,164 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 93,164 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 87,492 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,138 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 75,790 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 75,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 70,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 67,888 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,909 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,901 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,073 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,879 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,698 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,337 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,280 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,457 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,507 miles

nearside front tyre void of tread inner edge

offside front tyre @ 1.6mm inner edge

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 KZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KZT, 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 KZT registered?

BN05 KZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is BN05 KZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 KZT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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