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BN05 RVW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

183,975 mi
Last recorded183,975 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 RVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 183,975 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin rear box missing, exhaust emits under car (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner ? outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 168,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 168,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 166,525 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 166,525 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 157,298 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 144,068 miles

EML on-parking brake has slight travel-n/s/f bumper insecure-n/s/f wing corroded and damaged-x2 front shockers slightly damp-x2 front flexi hoses starting to deteriorate-n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2017 144,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

EML on-parking brake has slight travel-n/s/f bumper insecure-n/s/f wing corroded and damaged-x2 front shockers slightly damp-x2 front flexi hoses starting to deteriorate-n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2016 135,908 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X2 NSF/OSF (2.7.3)

Front TRACKING. X2 FRONT TYRES WORN INSIDE EDGE

Front X2 WIPERS POOR

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure SLIGHT WING DAMAGE ()

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 135,908 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced X2 NSF/OSF NO PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X2 NSF/OSF (2.7.3)

Front TRACKING. X2 FRONT TYRES WORN INSIDE EDGE

Front X2 WIPERS POOR

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure SLIGHT WING DAMAGE ()

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 125,984 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 125,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 107,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 107,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 94,729 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 94,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 78,318 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 78,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2011 71,344 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 71,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,061 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 64,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 May 2009 52,960 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,910 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 38,910 miles

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

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

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 RVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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