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CT05 OSM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,082 mi
Last recorded108,082 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT05 OSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 108,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 101,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 101,199 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 95,254 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,356 miles

n/s dip pattern a little fuzzy

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion starting o/s/r sill but not yet to excess

o/s outer cvj gaiter deteriorated around clip

Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,321 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both @ limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole next to clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

coolant on min mark

floor covers fitted

n/s/r brake pads @ about 3mm also slight bind on brake

Pass 18 Sep 2020 80,090 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald and must be getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

floor covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 73,189 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

floor covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2018 70,767 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just starting to deteriorate (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slower to apply (1.2.1 (b) (i))

floor covers fitted

n/s park brake slower to apply than o/s

Fail 13 Sep 2018 70,767 miles

Braking system leaking vacuum pipe from brake servo split and leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just starting to deteriorate (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slower to apply (1.2.1 (b) (i))

floor covers fitted

n/s park brake slower to apply than o/s

Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,771 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,542 miles

Both front brake disc backing plates rusted/poor condition

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,552 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,387 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both rear tyres low inner edge and perished

n/s/r and o/s/f wheels slightly binding

n/s/r handbrake lever not returning to stop

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,721 miles

n/s handbrake cable/caliper not fully returning to stop

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,840 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,078 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,621 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 OSM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OSM, 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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CT05 OSM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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