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BN05 VUV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,874 mi
Last recorded202,874 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 VUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 202,874 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 195,675 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 109,705 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 190,689 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 187,874 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 184,594 miles

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

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)

engine management light on

service light on

Pass 12 Mar 2013 184,594 miles

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

engine management light on

service light on

Pass 14 Mar 2012 158,426 miles

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

rear registration plate poor advise replacement

Pass 8 Mar 2011 131,582 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 131,582 miles

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

bonnet catch will sometimes not close , rec changing lock

rear discs badly lipped and corroded, rec changing.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 111,519 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 111,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 92,355 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUV, 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

How do I check the history of BN05 VUV?

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What year was BN05 VUV registered?

BN05 VUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is BN05 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 VUV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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