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CU05 MVP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,436 mi
Last recorded128,436 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 MVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 128,436 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake backing plates corroded

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 106,401 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 94,040 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 74,000 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 59,498 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 43,272 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 43,067 miles

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

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

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 MVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 MVP, 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 MVP registered?

CU05 MVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is CU05 MVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 MVP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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