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CA05 UHH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,243 mi
Last recorded87,243 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 UHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 87,243 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 87,181 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,052 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,895 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 82,298 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 80,750 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,283 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,711 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 66,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,509 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,888 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,836 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

Fail 13 Jun 2012 55,836 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 18 May 2011 47,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 38,250 miles

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

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 26 May 2009 31,623 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,355 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 UHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UHH, 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 CA05 UHH registered?

CA05 UHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is CA05 UHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 UHH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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