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BN05 ZTZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,321 mi
Last recorded109,321 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ZTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 109,321 miles

ALL BRAKES FLUCTUATING SLIGHTLY

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 109,321 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

ALL BRAKES FLUCTUATING SLIGHTLY

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 100,513 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

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

Ns outersill damaged

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 100,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

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

Ns outersill damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 97,213 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 96,990 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 96,883 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 96,753 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 96,553 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 94,909 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 93,102 miles

Engine management light on

Engine overs and under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,535 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 91,535 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,932 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/Front tyre wearing outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 83,256 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

O/S/Front tyre wearing outer edge.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Mar 2014 76,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,521 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,453 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,039 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 54,037 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,745 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZTZ, 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 ZTZ registered?

BN05 ZTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BN05 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 ZTZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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