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BN05 RVT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,002 mi
Last recorded69,002 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 69,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 69,002 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 59,742 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 50,107 miles

Headlamp pattern poor but present

N/s/r & O/s/r brake disc backing plates corroded

Various rear suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 9 Nov 2020 50,107 miles

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

Headlamp pattern poor but present

N/s/r & O/s/r brake disc backing plates corroded

N/s/r brake slight bind

Various rear suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 22 Nov 2019 41,836 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 39,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 36,717 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,930 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 28,031 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 26,351 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,728 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,601 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,076 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,309 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,534 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,859 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 RVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

BN05 RVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is BN05 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 RVT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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