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BN05 UWL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,043 mi
Last recorded160,043 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 160,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective give poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 157,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 155,469 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split and tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 155,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside front headlamp lens slightly defective ( milky / foggy ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre cracking perishing on side-walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 155,277 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front cv-boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded nearside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside front headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking /perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 152,225 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 152,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 149,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 149,103 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 142,867 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertray loose but not insecure at time of test

Fail 12 Jul 2019 142,867 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertray loose but not insecure at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2018 138,027 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 134,587 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 134,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 129,686 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 129,686 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 119,315 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 119,315 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 105,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 6 Mar 2013 89,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 3 Mar 2012 73,203 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 62,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,047 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 39,640 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 39,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,081 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

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 UWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UWL, 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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What year was BN05 UWL registered?

BN05 UWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 UWL shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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