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BN05 NPE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,463 mi
Last recorded105,463 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 105,463 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 105,460 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged BRAKE PIPE FOULING ON INSIDE OF WHEEL! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture BRAKE PIPE FOULING ON INSIDE OF WHEEL! (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 103,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f spring corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 May 2022 103,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres cracking

front tyres starting to get low on tread

n/s/f spring corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 May 2022 103,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres cracking

front tyres starting to get low on tread

n/s/f spring corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 May 2021 101,789 miles

all tyres perished.

n/s/r brake binding.

Fail 7 May 2021 101,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

all tyres perished.

n/s/r brake binding.

Pass 18 May 2020 101,382 miles

all tyres perished.

Fail 18 May 2020 101,382 miles

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

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

all tyres perished.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,879 miles

Both headlamps cloud

Mist oil on engine

Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,917 miles

both front headlight lens cloudy

nsr tyre crack between tread

Pass 19 Mar 2016 87,676 miles

EML on

both front head light lens not clear

Pass 25 Mar 2015 82,840 miles

EML on

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,587 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 74,207 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine managment light on.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,207 miles

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

engine managment light on.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 67,685 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,941 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,422 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,610 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,609 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 NPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NPE, 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 NPE registered?

BN05 NPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BN05 NPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 NPE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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