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CT05 AHP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,972 mi
Last recorded134,972 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT05 AHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 134,972 miles

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

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

no warning lights on dash time of test

under tray front

Fail 8 Feb 2022 134,938 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

no warning lights on dash time of test

under tray front

Pass 16 Jan 2021 127,326 miles

n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 30 Nov 2019 120,132 miles

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

n/s/f cv boot deteriorating need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 1 Dec 2018 114,381 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 1 Dec 2018 114,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 20 Sep 2017 107,657 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,634 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and under covers fitted

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 100,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and under covers fitted

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,152 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 96,152 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 92,800 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 89,015 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 89,015 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,771 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,097 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,480 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,639 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,641 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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CT05 AHP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CT05 AHP, 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 CT05 AHP registered?

CT05 AHP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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