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CV05 VXC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,119 mi
Last recorded161,119 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 161,119 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened subframe bracket corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened subframe bracket corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 158,571 miles

rear subframe showing surface corrosion

undertrays fitted underbody

Pass 27 Nov 2023 155,438 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 147,175 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 140,117 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 131,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2020 131,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 31 May 2019 120,838 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 113,735 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 94,320 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,867 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 85,867 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 81,026 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear brake back plates getting corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 80,015 miles

pin hole in n/s outer cv gaiter

Fail 29 May 2014 80,015 miles

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

pin hole in n/s outer cv gaiter

Pass 29 May 2013 68,933 miles

offside rear tyre 70% worn

pin hole in nearside outer c v gaiter

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,876 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,326 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,122 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,030 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 VXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

CV05 VXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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