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CU05 RRO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,023 mi
Last recorded108,023 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 RRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 108,023 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 106,887 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 106,887 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,232 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,473 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,129 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 96,129 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front headlights cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 92,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,541 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 86,541 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,798 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,317 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,365 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 72,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,198 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 56,162 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 42,779 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 RRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RRO, 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 RRO registered?

CU05 RRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is CU05 RRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 RRO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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