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CV55 BEO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,539 mi
Last recorded170,539 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 BEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 170,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 161,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 161,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 152,215 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 143,106 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 143,106 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 134,553 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 131,067 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 131,067 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 127,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 127,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Bolts missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 120,442 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight cracking in lower arm compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 number plate lamp not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 112,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 112,995 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 105,058 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 105,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 96,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 83,716 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,536 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 30 Nov 2011 53,705 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,025 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,503 miles

tyres getting low

Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,602 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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CV55 BEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV55 BEO, 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 CV55 BEO registered?

CV55 BEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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