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CV05 VXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,559 mi
Last recorded185,559 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 185,559 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 170,276 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 168,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 160,433 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 160,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 146,648 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 146,648 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 131,816 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 131,816 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 100,188 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 89,973 miles

n/s indicator repeater lamp damaged but not showing white light

Pass 4 May 2010 74,186 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 60,537 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,440 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 VXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VXM, 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 VXM registered?

CV05 VXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is CV05 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 VXM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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