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CA54 WND

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,251 mi
Last recorded129,251 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 WND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 129,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil fouling

Fail 25 Jun 2019 129,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

oil fouling

Pass 9 Jun 2018 124,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 124,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 117,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 112,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 112,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 107,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 86,698 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 73,766 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 60,787 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 60,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear additional position lamp not working

Pass 31 May 2011 50,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside sun visor missing

Fail 16 Feb 2010 33,778 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Not able to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake pads wearing close to limits

Pass 16 Feb 2010 33,778 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Not able to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake pads wearing close to limits

Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,014 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 WND is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CA54 WND, 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 WND is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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