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CV05 ZTR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,432 mi
Last recorded123,432 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ZTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 123,432 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 110,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.83mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 110,459 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 99,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 99,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 96,504 miles

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

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Fail 7 Jul 2022 96,502 miles

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

Offside Front Brake insecure brake dust plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake insecure brake dust plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

advise under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2021 90,804 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,296 miles

both head light lenses are in poor condition

rear subframe, suspension and brake parts have corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,404 miles

rear sub frame and suspension components are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2018 78,104 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,968 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side front (1.7.5a)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,988 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,634 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 54,855 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 54,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,225 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper arm deteriorated

slight tightness in offside rear wheel,

Fail 12 Feb 2013 53,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside wiper arm deteriorated

slight tightness in offside rear wheel,

Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 16 Feb 2012 48,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,661 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,496 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 31,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,737 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 ZTR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZTR, 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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CV05 ZTR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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