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CU05 RFE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,626 mi
Last recorded156,626 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 RFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 156,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4 close to legal limit & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 156,626 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Wishbones, Rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4 close to legal limit & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 149,823 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 140,455 miles

Front Wipers smearing

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 129,159 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 129,159 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 121,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 121,539 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 111,194 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 111,194 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Drivers,side air bag wiring bad connection (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,167 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 88,583 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 88,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,250 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o.s.r brake is slightly binding

Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,958 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 42,539 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 14 Feb 2011 38,104 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,320 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,010 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,911 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 RFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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