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CV55 WBM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,810 mi
Last recorded139,810 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 WBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 139,810 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 139,809 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 134,882 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 130,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 126,074 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 121,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 117,243 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 111,965 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 106,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,692 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 91,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 91,867 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,128 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2011 66,397 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 66,397 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,538 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,651 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 37,521 miles

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

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 WBM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 CV55 WBM, 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 WBM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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