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CP05 UGO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,292 mi
Last recorded101,292 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 UGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,292 miles

Both headlights deteriorating

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

Centre of n/s outer sill going rusty

Exhaust emissions just within limits

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front anti roll bar link top rubbers deteriorating

O/s rear brake back plate rusty

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Surface rust on rear suspension

Fail 22 Nov 2021 101,292 miles

Both headlights deteriorating

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

Centre of n/s outer sill going rusty

Exhaust emissions just within limits

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front anti roll bar link top rubbers deteriorating

O/s rear brake back plate rusty

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Surface rust on rear suspension

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,521 miles

Both headlights deteriorating

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 77,259 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 73,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,604 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 69,596 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 65,419 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 62,110 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2014 57,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 51,318 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 May 2012 44,722 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 37,828 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 37,828 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,617 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 25,936 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 UGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UGO, 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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CP05 UGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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