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CA05 BBO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,916 mi
Last recorded99,916 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 BBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 99,916 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 97,986 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

discs back plates starting to rust

suspension starting to rust

Pass 23 May 2024 96,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 94,705 miles

disc back plates rusted

front tyres 3 mm

headlights discoloured

rear subframe rusting

Fail 5 Jun 2023 94,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

disc back plates rusted

front tyres 3 mm

headlights discoloured

rear subframe rusting

Pass 26 May 2022 92,041 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 88,734 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,747 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 86,747 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 81,490 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 78,133 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 73,792 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,990 miles

offside drop link boot damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,560 miles

front and rear brake back plates rusted

wipers worn

Pass 6 May 2014 56,547 miles

front discs back plates rusted

Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,132 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 42,481 miles

front pads low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,236 miles

car due a lube service

nearside rear tyre on 2 mm

Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,001 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3 mm

Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,639 miles

both front tyres on 3 mm

Pass 24 Apr 2008 8,267 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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CA05 BBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CA05 BBO, 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 CA05 BBO registered?

CA05 BBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is CA05 BBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 BBO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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