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CV05 BHO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,850 mi
Last recorded63,850 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 BHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,850 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 60,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 56,997 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking slightly.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 77,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust front flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

slight wheel bearing noise offside front wheel

Pass 14 Feb 2013 66,306 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 66,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 61,307 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,883 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 47,593 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,593 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,705 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 40,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front exhaust brackets broken.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,122 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 BHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHO, 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 BHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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