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CV05 OAM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,844 mi
Last recorded209,844 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 OAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 209,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 203,401 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle heavy corrosion visible but solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted so poor visibility of both side floor area components

Pass 24 Jan 2022 201,532 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted - Unable to fully inspect various components

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to inner sills and chassis rails at both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 201,532 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted - Unable to fully inspect various components

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to inner sills and chassis rails at both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 201,495 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 200,797 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 May 2019 188,483 miles

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

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 May 2018 174,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 158,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 142,239 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides lenses (1.7.5a)

nail in n/s front tyre

o/s rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (causing road noise?)

Pass 12 May 2015 129,742 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 116,237 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 99,899 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 85,934 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 69,474 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 69,474 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 57,243 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,941 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 31,941 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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 OAM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc 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 OAM, 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 OAM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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