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CU05 DVK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,512 mi
Last recorded132,512 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 132,512 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 117,138 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 107,309 miles

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

air bag light on

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 14 Mar 2011 97,144 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 89,802 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 88,655 miles

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

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

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

full undertray fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2008 81,223 miles

engine & floor covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,664 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 65,664 miles

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

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

ADVISE O/S FRONT INNER B/PAD APPEARS CLOSE TO LIP ON DISC

ADVISE SLIGHT JUDDER FROM N/S FRONT SERVICE BRAKE

STRONG ADVISE FRONT B/DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED / WORN

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 DVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CU05 DVK, 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 CU05 DVK registered?

CU05 DVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is CU05 DVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 DVK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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