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CU05 MKF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

190,043 mi
Last recorded190,043 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 MKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 190,043 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 190,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 181,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 170,115 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 170,115 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 161,386 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 161,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 141,383 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 141,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 127,830 miles

plastic shields fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 127,830 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

plastic shields fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 124,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 124,546 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 112,687 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 112,681 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 100,123 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 87,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,153 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 75,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,052 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,010 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,455 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake pads on the limit

Fail 21 Feb 2008 37,455 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake pads on the limit

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 MKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 MKF, 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 MKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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