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CV05 TRX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,739 mi
Last recorded121,739 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 TRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 121,739 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2020 121,739 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 118,294 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 118,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 115,442 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 115,412 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 112,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear and nearside front tyres perished on sidewalls

both rear tyres perished between tread,nearside rear close to exposing cord

Fail 13 Jul 2017 112,451 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

all tyres perished on sidewalls

both rear tyres perished between tread,nearside rear close to exposing cord

Pass 19 Jul 2016 107,225 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 103,781 miles

various rear suspension bushes deteriorated slightly but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 30 Dec 2013 99,380 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 88,426 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 88,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 78,676 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 64,593 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,593 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,172 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,662 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 TRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

CV05 TRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is CV05 TRX safe to buy?

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