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AO05 CMZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,109 mi
Last recorded193,109 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 CMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 193,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 193,107 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction power steering lamp on but power steering working. (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides outer sills corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 182,184 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamp dip beam patterns faint but just ok. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill drain hole enlarged a bit. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

standard undertrays fitted.

Fail 27 Apr 2021 182,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamp dip beam patterns faint but just ok. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working but vehicle to old to fail on it.

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill drain hole enlarged a bit. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

standard undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Oct 2019 173,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear both sides rear brakes binding on slightly.

Fail 25 Oct 2019 173,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides rear brakes binding on slightly.

Pass 17 May 2018 165,096 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp is smashed and not working,

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release is broken.

both front wings corroded but no sharp edges at time of test.

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 14 May 2018 165,092 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, (2.4.A.3)

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement front and rear, stickers on plates, (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet release is broken.

both front wings corroded but no sharp edges at time of test.

undeertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 158,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake dragging slightly,

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s washer jet poor,

Fail 24 Apr 2017 158,158 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides, no beam patterns, (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush, (2.5.A.1c)

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

registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters front and rear, stickers too close to A, (6.3.4h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake dragging slightly,

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s washer jet poor,

Pass 15 Apr 2016 150,861 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 147,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2014 132,698 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 120,375 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,687 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 78,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 65,782 miles

nearside indicator cracked

Pass 21 May 2009 54,051 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 54,051 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,147 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,062 miles

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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AO05 CMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO05 CMZ, 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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AO05 CMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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