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CV05 UKA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,397 mi
Last recorded165,397 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 UKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 165,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2024 165,397 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 161,452 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 161,452 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 151,438 miles

Front Outer wheel arches slightly deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake disk backing plates deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2021 144,094 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer wheel arch deteriated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 144,091 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer wheel arch deteriated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 139,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrossion on both rear chassis

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2020 139,638 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrossion on both rear chassis

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 122,326 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 122,267 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 103,771 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

undertrays and engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,454 miles

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

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers fitted restricting the inspection of components

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,187 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 67,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 60,188 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)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 60,188 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,447 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,601 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,314 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 38,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,503 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 15,064 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 UKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CV05 UKA, 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 UKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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