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CA54 XBB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,868 mi
Last recorded93,868 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 XBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 93,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 92,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,531 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 87,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both sides low (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 84,503 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 84,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 80,078 miles

engine man light

Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,501 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 74,501 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,031 miles

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2013 66,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,444 miles

advisae offside rear tyre on limits

advise engine management light on

advise nearside front lower control arm rear bush

Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,841 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 48,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2008 32,994 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 XBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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