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CF05 HTL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,750 mi
Last recorded89,750 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 HTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 89,750 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 89,750 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,309 miles

Front both backplates corroding but still secure

Rear tyres cracking badly but not exposing chords ...advise replace soon

Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread is perishing/cracking

Offside Rear Tyre tread perishing/cracking

Offside Rear child seat o/s/r, unable too fully check adult belt

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 61,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread is perishing/cracking

Offside Rear Tyre tread perishing/cracking

Offside Rear child seat o/s/r, unable too fully check adult belt

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 51,168 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,788 miles

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

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

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,815 miles

brake warning light illuminated-braking effort readings fine.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2011 37,620 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,913 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,570 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 13,570 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HTL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CF05 HTL, 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 CF05 HTL registered?

CF05 HTL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is CF05 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF05 HTL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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