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CV55 BMZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,677 mi
Last recorded108,677 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 BMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 108,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil Leak

Fail 3 Nov 2016 108,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil Leak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 100,121 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 94,214 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 87,095 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 87,075 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front shock damp

offside cv boot slight misting of oil

Pass 24 Apr 2012 79,974 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 75,887 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,887 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 64,677 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,677 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,504 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 54,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 46,086 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

BULB FAILURE WARING LIGHT ON

N/S FRONT DOOR MIRROR MISSING (INCORPORATES SIDE REPEATER INDICATOR)

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE

Fail 22 Dec 2008 46,086 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

BULB FAILURE WARING LIGHT ON

N/S FRONT DOOR MIRROR MISSING (INCORPORATES SIDE REPEATER INDICATOR)

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 BMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CV55 BMZ, 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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CV55 BMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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