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CU05 UER

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,505 mi
Last recorded144,505 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 UER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 144,505 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 144,505 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lenses clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both, and interfering with main beam operation. Not functioning as intended. (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing One bolt from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both front brake hoses insecure, incorrectly routed, fouling front suspension and damaged.

Pass 19 May 2018 131,061 miles

Nearside front mirror has slight crack

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to side wall but not showing cords.

Fail 19 May 2018 131,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front mirror has slight crack

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to side wall but not showing cords.

Pass 16 May 2017 114,602 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)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 110,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 110,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML on

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

rough running

Pass 21 Jan 2015 104,205 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 102,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2013 94,529 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,638 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet very stiff to open

front discs worn

wet test

Pass 18 Apr 2011 65,830 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 65,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Apr 2010 45,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,628 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 24,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,037 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 UER is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UER, 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 UER is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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