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CV05 VYE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,287 mi
Last recorded108,287 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 108,287 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 103,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Fail 17 Apr 2015 103,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,720 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 99,720 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 87,295 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,711 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,536 miles

front brake discs worn

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,159 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,322 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,260 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 VYE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VYE, 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 VYE registered?

CV05 VYE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is CV05 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 VYE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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