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CV05 TPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,785 mi
Last recorded144,785 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 TPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 144,785 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 143,082 miles

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

all brake discs worn

Fail 22 Oct 2015 143,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all brake discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2014 127,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front undertray loose

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 4 Oct 2014 127,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 16 Oct 2013 106,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f drive shaft boot has slight seapage

Pass 3 Oct 2012 86,777 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot has a very minor seap of grease

Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,142 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 63,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake stiff when operated

rear backplates corroded

surface corrosion on n/s/f drive shaft

Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake stiff when operated

rear backplates corroded

surface corrosion on n/s/f drive shaft

Fail 16 Feb 2010 58,171 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,171 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,502 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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CV05 TPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV05 TPU, 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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CV05 TPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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