MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlights slighty deteriorated
Slight engine oil leak
Front inner brake discs corroded
Front wings corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front inner brake discs corroded
Front wings corroded
Headlights slighty deteriorated
Slight engine oil leak
Front shocks corroded
Front wings corroded
Nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly worn
Front shocks corroded
Front wings corroded
Nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly worn
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlights slightly deteriorated
Offside front arb link arm slightly worn
Nearside Rear Brake pads worn thin and brake binding slightly
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pads worn thin and brake binding slightly
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r brake back plate missing
o/s/r n/s/f /o/s/f brake bake plates corroded
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r brake back plate missing
o/s/r n/s/f /o/s/f brake bake plates corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front wiper blades slight smudgy
Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)
Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front wiper blades slight smudgy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CF05 EHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 CF05 EHL, 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 CF05 EHL registered?
CF05 EHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2005.
Is CF05 EHL safe to buy?
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