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CV05 BVM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,841 mi
Last recorded104,841 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 BVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 104,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,114 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in and close to legal limit

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,381 miles

Offside Front exterior mirror damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2016 97,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front exterior mirror damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2014 90,754 miles

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

o/s exterior mirror glass cracked

o/s/front door difficult to open from outside requires attention

unable to open taigate from outside

Fail 5 Aug 2014 90,754 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

o/s exterior mirror glass cracked

o/s/front door difficult to open from outside requires attention

unable to open taigate from outside

Pass 1 Aug 2013 86,653 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,828 miles

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,991 miles

bonnet latch stiff in operation

o/s door mirror cover slight damage

o/s/f thyre close to wear indicators

small chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Jul 2011 75,991 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet latch stiff in operation

o/s door mirror cover slight damage

o/s/f thyre close to wear indicators

small chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2010 67,343 miles

front bonnet catch stiff requires attention,

n/s rear seat/belt not tested due to childs seat fitted.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 67,343 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front bonnet catch stiff requires attention,

n/s rear seat/belt not tested due to childs seat fitted.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,102 miles

n/s rear seat/belt not tested due to childs seat fitted.

Fail 16 Jul 2009 58,102 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s rear seat/belt not tested due to childs seat fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,119 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 BVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BVM, 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 BVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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