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CV05 BRX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Red Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 2000cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 94,861 miles on the clock, averaging 8,786 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for CV05 BRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,861
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,786

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading94,861 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,786
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV05 BRX 27k44k61k78k95k '08'15'12

Check CV05 BRX

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,861 miles
Since last MOT+13,403 miles
PASS
Mileage81,458 miles
Since last MOT+6,744 miles
PASS
Mileage74,714 miles
Since last MOT+413 miles
PASS
Mileage74,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,942 miles
PASS
Mileage70,359 miles
Since last MOT+13,289 miles
PASS
Mileage57,070 miles
Since last MOT+14,895 miles
PASS
Mileage42,175 miles
Since last MOT+15,270 miles
PASS
Mileage26,905 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 BRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CV05 BRX

What car is CV05 BRX?

CV05 BRX is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.

What is the mileage of CV05 BRX?

The last recorded mileage for CV05 BRX was 94,861 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV05 BRX passed its MOT?

CV05 BRX has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Dec 2015.

Is CV05 BRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV05 BRX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CV05 BRX?

CV05 BRX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.