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CV05 VWF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,036 mi
Last recorded60,036 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 60,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi at front has slight leek. center exhaust box leaking from seem (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr trailing arm bushes have worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufactures under guards installed, restricting full inspection on ns and os

Fail 9 Apr 2026 60,036 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner/outer sill has hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi at front has slight leek. center exhaust box leaking from seem (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr trailing arm bushes have worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufactures under guards installed, restricting full inspection on ns and os

Pass 31 Mar 2025 53,806 miles

Rear suspension generally corroding, but structurally ok

Pass 15 Mar 2024 49,762 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 49,400 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and arms and bushes perished (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear anti roll bar link rods bushes perished

heavy corrosion both front suspension arms and bushes perished

heavy corrosion both rear suspension arm support brackets

Fail 17 Mar 2023 49,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and arms and bushes perished (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear anti roll bar link rods bushes perished

heavy corrosion both front suspension arms and bushes perished

heavy corrosion both rear suspension arm support brackets

Pass 25 Mar 2022 48,164 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 46,831 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,532 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,008 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 41,145 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,358 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,368 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 34,368 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,351 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,473 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,099 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,414 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,032 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 11,428 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 6,959 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 3,741 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 VWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VWF, 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 VWF registered?

CV05 VWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is CV05 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 VWF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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