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CF05 HLE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,301 mi
Last recorded73,301 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 HLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 73,301 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 73,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 69,977 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 69,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear view mirror detached

Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,818 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 59,676 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 59,672 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And has 2 nails in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 54,849 miles

Engine light on dash

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 23 Dec 2015 54,848 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Engine light on dash

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,615 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 48,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

nearside front bumper insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2013 45,508 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

nearside front bumper insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,459 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,220 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 35,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 28,593 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,538 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight damage to n/s handbrake outer cable

Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

covers under vehicle obstructing view.

damage to n/s/r of vehicle.

front number plate cracked.

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 HLE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HLE, 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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CF05 HLE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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