MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front TPMS LIGHT ON
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front TPMS LIGHT ON
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre rear brake light not working during test
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre rear brake light not working during test
Centre stop light not working
Stone damage to windscreen
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE
N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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CU05 OJA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 OJA, 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 OJA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2005.
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