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CV55 KUR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,512 mi
Last recorded103,512 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 KUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 103,512 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 101,233 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 101,233 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,957 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 95,085 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 93,572 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 90,867 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,687 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,212 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 83,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,220 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,532 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,632 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,408 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)

front discs starting to pit

Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,316 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 54,890 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,502 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 42,501 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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CV55 KUR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CV55 KUR, 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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CV55 KUR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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