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CV54 PHU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

249,604 mi
Last recorded249,604 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 PHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 249,604 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 246,534 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 135,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front bumper has damage

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

has rust on n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 2 May 2015 211,744 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 207,588 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 181,623 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 162,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 162,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 143,476 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 130,128 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 115,436 miles

damage to o/s/r wheel arch,rear quarter

Fail 29 Apr 2009 115,436 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to o/s/r wheel arch,rear quarter

Pass 4 Mar 2008 94,927 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 92,188 miles

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

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

cambelt history unknown?

n/s centre air vent broken

poor starting?

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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CV54 PHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV54 PHU, 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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CV54 PHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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