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AP54 CBU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,735 mi
Last recorded173,735 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 CBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 173,735 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 168,385 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + rear tyre edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

engine management lamp on (pre 2008)

Pass 9 Jan 2020 165,442 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater dim but working ok (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp lens cloudy

eml on- pre 2008

Pass 11 Jan 2019 160,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot poor

tyres poor

Fail 11 Jan 2019 160,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Direction indicator not working repeater in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced too cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot poor

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

tyres poor

Pass 15 Jan 2018 154,058 miles

Nearside repeater

Rear both tyres out of shape

Rear pads low

eml on

Pass 31 Dec 2016 137,818 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 109,232 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv boot pin holed very slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 109,232 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv boot pin holed very slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,462 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 88,614 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,105 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 82,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 74,318 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 74,188 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 64,696 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 56,889 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 48,228 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 47,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,146 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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AP54 CBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP54 CBU, 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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AP54 CBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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