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CA53 LEA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,983 mi
Last recorded151,983 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 LEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 151,983 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 140,185 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 140,185 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 127,589 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 115,190 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 103,651 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 87,756 miles

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)

offside front indicator side repeater cracked but working ok

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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CA53 LEA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA53 LEA, 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 CA53 LEA registered?

CA53 LEA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is CA53 LEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA53 LEA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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