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CX05 PVT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

163,568 mi
Last recorded163,568 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 PVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 163,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2026 163,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2025 161,554 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2025 161,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 159,584 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 159,583 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside rear outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 157,312 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 157,308 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 155,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 155,228 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 150,777 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 146,044 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 141,721 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 141,719 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 137,256 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 137,255 miles

Brake hose porous Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 133,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 128,888 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2015 118,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 105,879 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 105,879 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2012 93,796 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 93,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 80,787 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 64,394 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 45,596 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,441 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,822 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 29,436 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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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CX05 PVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CX05 PVT, 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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CX05 PVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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