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CAS 738A

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,619 mi
Last recorded85,619 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAS 738A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 85,619 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,407 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 75,407 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 75,002 miles

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

under trays fitted and wet test rain

Pass 1 Nov 2022 74,615 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2022 74,605 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 74,585 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,209 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 74,209 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 73,502 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 71,738 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 71,728 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 69,504 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 64,825 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,373 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,603 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 39,601 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,364 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,658 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CAS 738A is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CAS 738A, 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 CAS 738A registered?

CAS 738A is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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