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C10 GRH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,762 mi
Last recorded90,762 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 GRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 90,762 miles

Corrosion to rear axle and all of its components

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 88,788 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 86,166 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,378 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,456 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 74,948 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 74,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,435 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 70,427 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,644 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 64,644 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,582 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,607 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,115 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,872 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,576 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,937 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,478 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 23,510 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 18,843 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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C10 GRH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C10 GRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C10 GRH registered?

C10 GRH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is C10 GRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 GRH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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