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CP05 BVJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

244,369 mi
Last recorded244,369 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 BVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 244,369 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear parking brake low on effort

Pass 7 Apr 2025 237,655 miles

Corrosion starting in both rear outer sill areas

Nearside rear parking brake low on effort

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 227,180 miles

Both rear lower side lights not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear parking brake low on effort

Offside front track rod end rubber boot slightly deteriorated

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 227,171 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear lower side lights not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear parking brake low on effort

Offside front track rod end rubber boot slightly deteriorated

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 218,399 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seep from steering gaiter/arm area. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 206,668 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 Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 14 Apr 2021 195,924 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight imbalance in parking brake

Pass 26 Mar 2020 188,822 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 180,246 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 169,731 miles

Both rear tyres wearing / worn on outer edges on raised platform sections of tread.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Gaiter is twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 169,731 miles

Both rear tyres wearing / worn on outer edges on raised platform sections of tread.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Gaiter is twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 153,899 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 141,175 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn close to limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2016 141,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn close to limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 126,884 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 126,884 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside rear lower side light bulb not working

Pass 14 Apr 2014 114,002 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 100,351 miles

rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 86,214 miles

rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,320 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 53,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,595 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,537 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 35,527 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,958 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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CP05 BVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 CP05 BVJ, 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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CP05 BVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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