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CA05 ZGD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,928 mi
Last recorded63,928 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 ZGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 63,928 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 62,340 miles

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

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

near front door mirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,994 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 57,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 53,790 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,959 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 48,959 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,134 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,697 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,153 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,191 miles

rear tyres worn inside edge on raised area

Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,092 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 ZGD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

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

Is CA05 ZGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 ZGD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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