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C18 TEA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,962 mi
Last recorded158,962 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 TEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 158,962 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very slight wear in clamp bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Slight exhaust leak

Central Under trays fitted obscuring components

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 158,959 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up Bearing has play in bearing (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Slight exhaust leak

Central Under trays fitted obscuring components

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 152,289 miles

Cant test rear seat belts

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 18 Jan 2021 152,249 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AT inner measure point (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm At inner measure point (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 146,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 129,008 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 114,256 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 96,454 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,819 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,870 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 25 Jun 2012 44,690 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 44,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,607 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner shoulder

Pass 30 Jun 2010 24,596 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,780 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,233 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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C18 TEA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 C18 TEA, 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 C18 TEA registered?

C18 TEA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is C18 TEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 TEA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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