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At a glance
This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 104,841 miles on the clock, averaging 6,023 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for CV05 BVM
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 104,841 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,727 |
| Average per year | 6,023 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CV05 BVM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About CV05 BVM
What car is CV05 BVM?
CV05 BVM is a white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.
What is the mileage of CV05 BVM?
The last recorded mileage for CV05 BVM was 104,841 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CV05 BVM passed its MOT?
CV05 BVM has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2018.
Is CV05 BVM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV05 BVM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is CV05 BVM?
CV05 BVM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.