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CV05 BVA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,727 mi
Last recorded159,727 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 BVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 159,727 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Bothsides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 159,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Bothsides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 134,234 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 134,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 133,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 130,834 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 126,394 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 117,346 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has advanced wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti roll bar bush slightly deteriorating

Fail 13 Nov 2017 117,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Fouling tyre (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Hub area covered in cv grease

Nearside Rear tyre has advanced wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti roll bar bush slightly deteriorating

Fail 4 Nov 2017 117,047 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,248 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front hose/cable bracket loose on hub carrier

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 92,248 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front hose/cable bracket loose on hub carrier

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2015 69,781 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 69,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine and under covers fitted

nsf tyre close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

nsr brake binding slightly

osf flexi brake hose corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 65,617 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all four brake disc backplates corroded

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 61,706 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all four brake disc backplates corroded

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

all four brake disc backplates corroded

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 50,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

all four brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,748 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 44,748 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,613 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,053 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,641 miles

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

Nsr tyre stepped slightly

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

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 BVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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