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CV05 UMM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,350 mi
Last recorded117,350 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 UMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 117,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2019 102,004 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 100,168 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 100,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,910 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 88,665 miles

Condition of offside outer sill- Damaged

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 88,637 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both Front, product on the lens, some form of buffing required, or replacement (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Condition of offside outer sill- Damaged

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,514 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 82,413 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,720 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 72,834 miles

clutch requires repair

A/C compressor insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

small cuts n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Fail 19 Sep 2013 72,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

A/C compressor insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

clutch requires repair

small cuts n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 2 May 2012 56,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 44,789 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 31,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake imbalance 22%

Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,743 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 UMM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UMM, 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 UMM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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