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CA05 HVR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,263 mi
Last recorded149,263 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 HVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 149,263 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 135,426 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 135,426 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 121,620 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 121,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 26 May 2015 112,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2015 112,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 98,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2014 98,833 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 90,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2013 90,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2012 81,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 67,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,582 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 40,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2008 27,199 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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CA05 HVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CA05 HVR, 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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CA05 HVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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