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CV05 OAU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

171,288 mi
Last recorded171,288 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 OAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 171,288 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 171,153 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 161,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 161,627 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 151,917 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 151,917 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 141,014 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer wheel arch/wing corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 141,007 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer wheel arch/wing corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 132,162 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 132,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 122,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 122,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 116,276 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 115,042 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 115,042 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 111,195 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Rear Both bump stops deteriorated

Rear Items in boot preventing a full inspection of area at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2017 111,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Rear Both bump stops deteriorated

Rear Items in boot preventing a full inspection of area at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2016 105,608 miles

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 105,608 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Gill damage exposing sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 99,317 miles

Rear bump stops split

Fail 16 Oct 2015 99,317 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Rear bump stops split

Pass 29 Oct 2014 94,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 89,136 miles

NOTE: Front exhaust down pipe flexy section leaking exhaust gas

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear bumper end slighty sticking out

Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,014 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 84,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,112 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,505 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 46,423 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,661 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,577 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 32,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 OAU, 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 OAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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