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CU05 MRV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,431 mi
Last recorded91,431 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 MRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 91,431 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inside tread

Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,728 miles

oil leak from around turbo pipes

rattling noise from inside steering rack or lower ujs

Fail 2 Jun 2016 86,727 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

oil leak from around turbo pipes

rattling noise from inside steering rack or lower ujs

Pass 13 Jun 2015 83,131 miles

Oil leak

rear heat sheilds insecure

slight play in steering rack

unable to see bottom of rear springs

Pass 28 Jun 2014 75,770 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 67,589 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)

inside front brake pad looking thin

nearside front suspension level control arm on wishbone arm insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2013 67,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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)

inside front brake pad looking thin

nearside front suspension level control arm on wishbone arm insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2012 60,984 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 54,148 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 51,150 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,391 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 47,391 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,807 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 MRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

CU05 MRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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