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BV05 RNF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,948 mi
Last recorded100,948 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 RNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 100,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 97,847 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 97,847 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 94,870 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 89,392 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 84,429 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 84,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 80,650 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 80,650 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,850 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 75,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 70,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 64,514 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 58,775 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,775 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,649 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,732 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 37,529 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,842 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,659 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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BV05 RNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV05 RNF, 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 BV05 RNF registered?

BV05 RNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 RNF safe to buy?

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