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CP05 UNZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,082 mi
Last recorded145,082 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 UNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 145,082 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 145,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 140,387 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 140,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 133,498 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 133,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 124,284 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rear Anti Roll Bar Links (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 124,284 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar Links (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rear Anti Roll Bar Links (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 116,845 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 116,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 101,834 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,590 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 44,590 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,305 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,959 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 68,959 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,233 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,829 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,010 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,939 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 UNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CP05 UNZ, 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 CP05 UNZ registered?

CP05 UNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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