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CF05 EOD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,472 mi
Last recorded77,472 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 EOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,472 miles

All 4 Brake Disc Dust Shield's corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning & dim (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 77,472 miles

All 4 Brake Disc Dust Shield's corroded

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning & dim (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 70,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 70,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished.

rear bumper misaligned o/s.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 64,055 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished.

rear bumper misaligned o/s.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 53,276 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 45,617 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 45,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 36,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,213 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,168 miles

Child seats fitted to the nearside and offside rear seat position preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belts.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 21,392 miles

Child seats fitted to the nearside and offside rear seat positions preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belts.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,053 miles

Windscreen washers and wipers did not work at the start of the test but worked and end of test

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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CF05 EOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EOD, 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 EOD registered?

CF05 EOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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