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CU05 AUN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

130,661 mi
Last recorded130,661 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 AUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 130,661 miles

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

Rear Rear subframe corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2025 130,661 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Rear subframe corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2024 129,501 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 129,501 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 127,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 124,629 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 124,628 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 121,937 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 121,937 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 120,593 miles

Surface corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 15 Jul 2020 120,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 29 Oct 2018 116,855 miles

Front Both front headlamp beam pattern requirements only just met

Fail 29 Oct 2018 116,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front headlamp beam pattern requirements only just met

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 114,758 miles

Front both headlamp requirements only just met

Fail 13 Sep 2017 114,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front both headlamp requirements only just met

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 112,166 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on edges

Headlamp beam pattern requirements only just met

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

Nearside Rear Slight bind to brake, when turned by hand, not enough to register on brake roller tester

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 112,166 miles

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

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

Both rear brake discs corroded on edges

Headlamp beam pattern requirements only just met

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

Nearside Rear Slight bind to brake, when turned by hand, not enough to register on brake roller tester

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2015 109,048 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 109,048 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 105,650 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 101,937 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 101,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,440 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 94,440 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,818 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,188 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 53,183 miles

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

Offside Front 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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CU05 AUN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 CU05 AUN, 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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CU05 AUN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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