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CV05 YEE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,358 mi
Last recorded120,358 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 YEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 120,358 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 120,354 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 120,323 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 114,508 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 114,508 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 110,339 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 110,345 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 110,211 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen damaged outside the swept area.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 104,715 miles

Rear BRAKE BACKPLATES HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 5 Feb 2016 104,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear BRAKE BACKPLATES HEAVILY CORRODED

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 96,965 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 85,401 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,377 miles

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 78,377 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,747 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 68,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2011 60,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,082 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,859 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 40,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,895 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 YEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YEE, 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 YEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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