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BN05 NNT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,835 mi
Last recorded137,835 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 137,835 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 137,805 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 124,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 124,730 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 117,482 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 111,302 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 111,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 103,463 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 103,463 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)

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 95,069 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,709 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,953 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,446 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,419 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,026 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 NNT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NNT, 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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BN05 NNT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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