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CH04 CUZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,319 mi
Last recorded161,319 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH04 CUZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 161,319 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borh sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 154,788 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 146,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 139,644 miles

Rear silencer blowing slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2022 139,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear silencer blowing slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2021 133,637 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 125,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2020 125,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2019 114,407 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 114,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,480 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Oct 2018 100,480 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,950 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Fail 4 Oct 2017 85,950 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,629 miles

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

Front beam pattern poor

Front tyres cracking

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,364 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 75,364 miles

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

child seats fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing 2 m/m

offside front tyre wearing 2 m/m

Fail 9 Oct 2014 70,006 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing 2 m/m

offside front tyre wearing 2 m/m

Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,636 miles

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,340 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,113 miles

engine management lamp on.

nearside front tyre worn on outer and inner edges and worn to 3mm.

offside and nearside front wiper blades smeary.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 54,012 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

engine management lamp on.

nearside front tyre worn on outer and inner edges and worn to 3mm.

offside and nearside front wiper blades smeary.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,184 miles

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front tyres feathering on edges

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,016 miles

All brake discs lipped

All tyres feathering on edges

Both wishbones rear rubber moun ts starting to split

Covers fitted under bonnet and under vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,506 miles

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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CH04 CUZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CH04 CUZ, 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 CH04 CUZ registered?

CH04 CUZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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