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CV05 BHW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,362 mi
Last recorded141,362 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 BHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 141,362 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded and holed as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded and holed as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Engine oil low, topped up with correct grade before commencing test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor blow at joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wing corroded and holed.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 141,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Marked (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Sill damaged at rear

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wing wheel-arch corroded

Offside Main beam bulb appears incorrectly fitted

Offside Main beam bulb appears incorrectly fitted

Offside Sill damaged at rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 123,109 miles

Engine oil low.

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

Gearbox stabiliser mount in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Outer Outermost seat belt twisted. Does nor impede operation.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 116,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 101,112 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 101,090 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 95,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,473 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,200 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,821 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 72,732 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 67,657 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 63,414 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 63,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 58,339 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,626 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,292 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,437 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 29,458 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 27,236 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,951 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 23,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre-inner side wall cut

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 BHW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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