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BT55 CVC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,425 mi
Last recorded172,425 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 CVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 172,425 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 169,981 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 168,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 167,806 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 163,034 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 163,030 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 160,058 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH NSF/OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 152,087 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 150,248 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 142,673 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 136,574 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 125,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

right hand front pad sensor wire not attached to vehicle wiring but secure

Pass 17 Jan 2012 105,068 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 105,056 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 88,294 miles

Advise front tyres 2mm on inner edge

Advise nearside front inner c/v boot sign of grease leaking

Advise offside rear bump stop dust cover detatched

Pass 4 Dec 2009 72,635 miles

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

offside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall.

Fail 25 Nov 2009 72,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,994 miles

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

Offside 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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BT55 CVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BT55 CVC, 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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BT55 CVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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