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CP05 ETE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,884 mi
Last recorded109,884 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 ETE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 109,884 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 106,133 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 100,543 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 94,658 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 88,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 79,939 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 68,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,672 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 58,672 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 51,924 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 51,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,541 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 41,520 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 41,520 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,055 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 31,779 miles

N/S/F Tyre cracking inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 31,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F Tyre cracking inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 20,397 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 14,404 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 9,058 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 3,807 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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CP05 ETE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CP05 ETE, 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 CP05 ETE registered?

CP05 ETE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is CP05 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 ETE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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