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CV05 BZF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,803 mi
Last recorded97,803 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 BZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 97,803 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 98,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear tyres worn edges

Pass 24 May 2013 88,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 78,047 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 78,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 May 2011 68,364 miles

air bag light on

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre 2m

plastic engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 102,457 miles

alt belt tensioner/jocky wheel noisy.

bolt missing from cat support bracket.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 102,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

alt belt tensioner/jocky wheel noisy.

bolt missing from cat support bracket.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 97,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 91,497 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 91,409 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 BZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BZF, 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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What year was CV05 BZF registered?

CV05 BZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is CV05 BZF safe to buy?

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