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CV05 BZD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

204,125 mi
Last recorded204,125 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 BZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2025 204,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2024 193,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 183,781 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 183,781 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (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))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 175,714 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 168,920 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 163,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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Pass 21 Oct 2019 158,334 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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Fail 21 Oct 2019 158,334 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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Pass 18 Oct 2018 144,169 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 116,304 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,679 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 91,679 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,849 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 87,849 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,172 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,168 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,866 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,679 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,777 miles

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

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

Offside 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 3 Mar 2010 41,820 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,854 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,185 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 BZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BZD, 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 BZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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