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BN05 KZU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

84,966 mi
Last recorded84,966 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 KZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 84,966 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 83,176 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 83,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 81,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 80,857 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 80,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 80,092 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 May 2022 80,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 78,937 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 78,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 78,242 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 78,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,153 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 76,151 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 73,930 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 71,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,175 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a slightly damaged sidewall (possibly driven when flat)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 68,175 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has a slightly damaged sidewall (possibly driven when flat)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,444 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,253 miles

engine managment light on dash

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall (very slight bulge)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 61,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light on dash

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall (very slight bulge)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,774 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

slight oil leak from sump area

Fail 4 Mar 2013 56,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine maqnagment light on dash

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,538 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 53,538 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,499 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,972 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,972 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,586 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,935 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 29,935 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 KZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KZU, 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 KZU registered?

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

Is BN05 KZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 KZU shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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