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CA05 URV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,463 mi
Last recorded166,463 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 URV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 166,463 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam coroded

Fail 9 Aug 2023 166,462 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam coroded

Pass 5 Aug 2022 155,556 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2022 155,555 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 144,785 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front/rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 144,785 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front/rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 134,083 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 124,149 miles

Coil spring corroded front/rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 124,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front/rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 113,323 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 113,323 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front suspension slightly corroded

rear axle slightly

Fail 17 Jul 2018 113,321 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front suspension slightly corroded

rear axle slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2017 103,584 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 103,584 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 93,611 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

coil spring corroded o/s n/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension slightly corroded

plastic covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 93,608 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steering and suspension components have slight corrosion

n/s+o/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 71,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 70,144 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 70,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 63,872 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 63,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 58,033 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,193 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 47,149 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 URV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 URV, 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 URV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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