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CV05 BKD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,105 mi
Last recorded121,105 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 121,105 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 109,766 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 109,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 97,152 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 80,218 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 80,218 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 60,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,831 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 46,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,320 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,656 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 33,650 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 30,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,657 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 BKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BKD, 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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What year was CV05 BKD registered?

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

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