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CV05 BGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

175,023 mi
Last recorded175,023 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 BGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 175,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 170,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s/r tyre scalloped

Pass 28 Dec 2023 154,806 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 152,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 145,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

all tyre walls perished

Pass 20 Dec 2019 143,142 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 140,929 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 15 Dec 2017 138,725 miles

exhaust noisier than normal but not to excessive

Pass 11 Jan 2017 136,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 130,316 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 130,285 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 118,211 miles

corrosion on front brake discs.

corrosion on front wheel arches.

metal in nearside rear tyre.

metal in offside rear tyre.

wear to front brake pads.

Pass 4 Jan 2014 106,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 106,272 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 94,045 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,653 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 74,653 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

inner face on both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,404 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,818 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,559 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,374 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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CV05 BGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CV05 BGU, 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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CV05 BGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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