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CV05 BVF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,848 mi
Last recorded146,848 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 BVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 146,848 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 146,848 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 142,143 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 18 Jun 2013 126,394 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 126,392 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 116,849 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 116,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2011

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)

Fail 4 May 2010 75,722 miles

Both wipers leave lines

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside rear light cluster loose.

Parking brake lever on nearside rear brake caliper does not quite rest on it's lock stop.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 75,722 miles

Both wipers leave lines

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside rear light cluster loose.

Parking brake lever on nearside rear brake caliper does not quite rest on it's lock stop.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,553 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 52,553 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,891 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 BVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BVF, 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 BVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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