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CA05 BBV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,768 mi
Last recorded129,768 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 BBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 129,768 miles

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

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

offside sill corroded - not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Jan 2023 128,200 miles

offside front tyre - wearing slightly on inner edge

offside sill corroded - not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Jan 2022 126,340 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,655 miles

nearside front outer cv gaiter slight leak of grease - preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 27 Jun 2019 119,259 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front cv gaiter split

Fail 27 Jun 2019 119,251 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front cv gaiter split

Pass 21 Jun 2018 113,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv joint boot split

Pass 28 Jun 2017 107,874 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2016 101,346 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 95,037 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 91,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 85,810 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 78,712 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 72,388 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 72,388 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 65,605 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 65,605 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 57,150 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 49,918 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 BBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BBV, 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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CA05 BBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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