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CV05 OAN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,329 mi
Last recorded120,329 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 OAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 120,329 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 120,326 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 114,444 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning central upper stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shock -absorber casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2025 114,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear n/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear n/s number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding rear n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear handbrake showing low effort at wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning central upper stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shock -absorber casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2024 111,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front o/s outer headlight lenes misty (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shock -absorbers outer casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 100,092 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 100,092 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated front both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of wear [cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect rear n/s shock-absorber worn [ weak] leaking oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front o/s outer c, v. boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rear o/s shock-absorber worn (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 92,490 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear subframe &suspension components show signs of surface rust

Pass 24 Sep 2020 82,545 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front o/s outer c. v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front centre tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,933 miles

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,585 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,543 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and h/brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,916 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,491 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,636 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,831 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 27,335 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 24,302 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,242 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,904 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 OAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OAN, 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 OAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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