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CA54 WMX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,712 mi
Last recorded110,712 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 WMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 110,712 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 107,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 107,028 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced X2 both front h/lamps no beam image (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both gaiters damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 104,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 104,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 99,913 miles

bonnet catch lubricated

both front headlamps fading making aims weak

both rear trailing arm front bushes slight play

front flexy joint of exhaust outer cover breaking up

nearside front brake pad wear wire broken and taped up

offside front shock absorber wet

oil stains

rear brakes slightly binding

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 94,255 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,845 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,682 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 72,682 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,222 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,744 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 50,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,735 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,091 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,470 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,820 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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CA54 WMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CA54 WMX, 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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CA54 WMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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