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CA54 XBE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,093 mi
Last recorded119,093 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 XBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2012 119,093 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 119,093 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 112,974 miles

N/S & O/S REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE ON AXLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

REAR ROLL BAR RUSTY

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 100,717 miles

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

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

front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

n/s/r worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre feathering on insdie edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 86,615 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 71,896 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 57,141 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 56,959 miles

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

windscreen is cracked across bottom edge

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 XBE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBE, 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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What year was CA54 XBE registered?

CA54 XBE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is CA54 XBE safe to buy?

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