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CA05 UHF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

196,270 mi
Last recorded196,270 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 UHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 196,270 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 189,268 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 163,330 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 145,504 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 128,467 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 124,235 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 124,235 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 112,874 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 102,697 miles

both sides CV gaiters deteriorated

front brake discs corroded on inside

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 91,907 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,103 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 72,738 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,738 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,206 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,928 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge

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 UHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CA05 UHF, 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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What year was CA05 UHF registered?

CA05 UHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is CA05 UHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 UHF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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