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CV05 NFN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,172 mi
Last recorded124,172 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 NFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 124,172 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 124,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 118,266 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 118,266 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 110,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 110,780 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleave at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 102,796 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,787 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,456 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,367 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,962 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,742 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,241 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,247 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,507 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,922 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 20,473 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,473 miles

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

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

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 NFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV05 NFN registered?

CV05 NFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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