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BN05 PXP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

221,505 mi
Last recorded221,505 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 PXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 221,505 miles

Central Emissions unable to be completed multiple exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 211,250 miles

ALL TYRES LOW

UNDER FLOOR CORROSION

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 200,824 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides n/s and o/s covered in road film (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 200,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides n/s and o/s covered in road film (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 190,854 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 168,479 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 168,471 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 134,551 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 122,961 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 115,755 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 110,444 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 104,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 104,718 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 93,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2013 93,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2012 85,655 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 85,655 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre have 2mm of tread left and very badly worn on the inner edges

o/s/r tyre low on tread on the edges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,819 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,661 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 71,661 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,030 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 54,217 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,282 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 PXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PXP, 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 PXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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