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CU51 BEC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,526 mi
Last recorded102,526 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 BEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 102,526 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 102,526 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 98,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 90,990 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 90,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 81,900 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

wishbone front bush o/s has play not excessive

Pass 18 Jul 2015 81,900 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

wishbone front bush o/s has play not excessive

Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,181 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,590 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyre wearing from inner edges

brake pads warning light stays on

Fail 4 Jul 2013 62,590 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyre wearing from inner edges

brake pads warning light stays on

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,868 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,721 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,675 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 28,919 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 28,919 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,991 miles

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

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

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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CU51 BEC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CU51 BEC, 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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CU51 BEC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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