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CV05 NFL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,969 mi
Last recorded83,969 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 NFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 83,969 miles

unable to check rear seats and seatbelts

Pass 16 Jan 2025 83,851 miles

Rear unable to check rear seats and seatbelts

Pass 10 Jan 2024 83,811 miles

unable to check rear seats and seatbelts

Fail 10 Jan 2024 83,811 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to check rear seats and seatbelts

Pass 10 Jan 2023 83,721 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 83,428 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 83,428 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to check rear seats and seatbelts

Pass 17 Dec 2019 82,152 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 82,152 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 81,177 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 79,774 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 78,278 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,397 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,520 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,778 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,446 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,964 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,780 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 19,096 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,096 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 NFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NFL, 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 NFL registered?

CV05 NFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is CV05 NFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 NFL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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