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CV05 BKN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,167 mi
Last recorded74,167 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 BKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,960 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses faded (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner edges low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 49,256 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,193 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 45,193 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,545 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,853 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,662 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,347 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,038 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 26 Feb 2009 25,379 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,987 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 BKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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