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CU05 MWK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

256,703 mi
Last recorded256,703 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 MWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 256,703 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 144,407 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 144,407 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 143,207 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 143,207 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 143,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 138,020 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 131,919 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 122,690 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 113,376 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 113,361 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT (MIL) LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Jul 2013 100,913 miles

SLIGHT BIND ON REAR BRAKE RBT READINGS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 100,913 miles

SLIGHT BIND ON REAR BRAKE RBT READINGS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 89,422 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 75,397 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR OUTER SEATS

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 75,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR OUTER SEATS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSF brake tin back plate corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,834 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 31,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,298 miles

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 MWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MWK, 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 MWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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