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BN05 WHM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,063 mi
Last recorded104,063 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 104,063 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened frame bracket corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear number plate lamp dull

Pass 10 Feb 2025 102,827 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 102,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall and bulge in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread close to sidewall ()

Pass 21 Feb 2024 101,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 99,753 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated mirror leakage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 98,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 98,015 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 97,525 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has small hole but is still secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 97,525 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has small hole but is still secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 95,919 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nick on sidewall, also has puncture (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded in lower arm cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 93,982 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2018 93,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner egdes

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,841 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays

Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,330 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

car as under trays

Pass 23 Feb 2015 65,595 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,151 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,967 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre edges worn

Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,530 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 45,530 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,419 miles

REAR TYRES INNER TREAD EDGES WORN

Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,132 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE 1.6MM

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM ON INNER EDGES

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,674 miles

ADVISE 2X REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGES

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR & JUDDER ON FRONT WIPERS

Fail 5 Mar 2008 25,750 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,750 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 WHM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WHM, 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 WHM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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