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CA05 URR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,962 mi
Last recorded148,962 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 URR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 148,962 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 148,962 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 133,405 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 124,907 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 119,353 miles

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2013 112,815 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 104,619 miles

service light on

Fail 29 Oct 2012 104,619 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

service light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 97,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 91,019 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 2 Nov 2010 91,019 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Oct 2009 84,976 miles

engine management light on

service light on

Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 75,199 miles

front no.plate cracked

nsf tyre 2mm

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 URR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 URR, 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 URR registered?

CA05 URR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is CA05 URR safe to buy?

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