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CL03 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,064 mi
Last recorded125,064 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL03 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 125,064 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 125,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 119,594 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 111,897 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 111,897 miles

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

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

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 103,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 97,211 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 97,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,864 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,010 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 80,403 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 74,487 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,446 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,374 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,775 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 58,775 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,188 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,231 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,741 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2010 35,497 miles

All discs pitted and corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,203 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,051 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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CL03 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CL03 DUB, 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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CL03 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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