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BN05 NNF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,674 mi
Last recorded93,674 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 NNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 93,674 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 93,674 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 89,882 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jul 2015 89,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,455 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 85,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,380 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 78,379 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,858 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,171 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2010 58,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,904 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,806 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 42,806 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NNF, 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 NNF registered?

BN05 NNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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