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CU05 RNF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,038 mi
Last recorded97,038 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 RNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 97,038 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o./s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 93,889 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,527 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 86,632 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 86,632 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 79,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,508 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 59,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 59,643 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 51,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake disc dust cover missing

Fail 30 May 2014 51,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake disc dust cover missing

Pass 18 May 2013 45,669 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 39,863 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 34,185 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 28,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 22,994 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 22,861 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 16,985 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)

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 RNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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