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CA05 ODT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,176 mi
Last recorded145,176 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 ODT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 145,176 miles

front inner discs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front rear wish bone bushes slightly worn

nearside and offside rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2024 145,176 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

front inner discs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front rear wish bone bushes slightly worn

nearside and offside rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 141,040 miles

nearside and offside front rear lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn

offside rear arb link slightly worn

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 138,066 miles

front tyres close to limit

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 133,662 miles

center exhaust clamp corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

rear sub frame corroded slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2020 132,433 miles

slight oil leak

center exhaust clamps corroded

front brake back plates corroded

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear arb link arm slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 126,661 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 126,661 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 116,807 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust emissions only just met actual 0.99 maximum 1.00

Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,782 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Fail 31 Jul 2017 107,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,091 miles

Nearside Front brake dust shield corroded and holed

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 88,344 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f brake dust sheild corroded

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,594 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 79,026 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,338 miles

oil level low

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,226 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 61,070 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,716 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 52,716 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,451 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,327 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,719 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 ODT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CA05 ODT, 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 ODT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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