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CA54 XBW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

167,405 mi
Last recorded167,405 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 XBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 167,405 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 166,985 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 165,401 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 165,370 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 164,201 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 159,426 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 150,232 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 150,232 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 136,569 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 122,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 107,718 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 107,393 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,017 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 80,530 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,450 miles

o/s/r quarter panel damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,526 miles

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

boot lid damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,650 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,176 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 35,176 miles

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

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 XBW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA54 XBW registered?

CA54 XBW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is CA54 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA54 XBW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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