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CA54 XBG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,414 mi
Last recorded165,414 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 XBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 165,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 165,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 147,820 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 137,456 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2019 137,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 127,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 117,164 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 117,152 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users BONNET WONT SHUT TIGHT (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSF TYRE SHOWS CORDS ,OSF TYRE SHOWS CORDS (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,325 miles

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

n/s o/s rear brake back plates corroded

o/s front brake back plate badly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 105,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s o/s rear brake back plates corroded

o/s front brake back plate badly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 97,030 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s o/s rear brake back plates rusty

o/s front brake back plates rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,893 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,187 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake warning light on

heavy wear showing on n/s o/s/rear brake discs

o/s rear brake binding slighly

o/s/f o/s/r brake back plates rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2012 67,189 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

wslight deteriation in n/s outer c.v gator

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,784 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,367 miles

both rear tyres worn in outer edges

unable to check underside of vehicle due to lower panels fitted front to rear

Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,288 miles

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower pannels fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2008 32,527 miles

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

unable to check front underside of vehicle fully due to lower panel fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,527 miles

unable to check front underside of vehicle fully due to lower panel fitted

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 XBG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CA54 XBG, 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 XBG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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