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CM05 GAZ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,543 mi
Last recorded111,543 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM05 GAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 111,543 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer broken at joint but not likely to detatch (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 95,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 72,395 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 72,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 56,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge 225/45/17.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 43,723 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 25,486 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 25,161 miles

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

rear tyre treads distorted

undertrays fitted

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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CM05 GAZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 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 CM05 GAZ, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CM05 GAZ registered?

CM05 GAZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 December 2017.

Is CM05 GAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM05 GAZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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