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CU05 NYT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,744 mi
Last recorded108,744 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 108,744 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 104,428 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 100,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 100,829 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 97,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 93,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 93,402 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 87,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 80,415 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel/brake has slight drag

Pass 8 May 2017 75,906 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 69,571 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 69,569 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front tyre has a worn inner edge

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

Pass 1 May 2015 63,138 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front brake discs are corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 57,268 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 51,488 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 45,289 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,676 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have worn inner edges

Fail 14 May 2010 21,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 21,469 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,403 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,403 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 7,638 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 NYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NYT, 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 NYT registered?

CU05 NYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is CU05 NYT safe to buy?

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