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CW05 AZP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,530 mi
Last recorded121,530 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 AZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 121,530 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 121,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working right (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 108,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 108,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,863 miles

Centre Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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 27 Jun 2016 94,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 83,135 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 83,135 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,515 miles

nail in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

nearside front (195/65 15 91V) tyre worn smooth on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slight perishing

offside front (195/65 15 91V) tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2013 43,836 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2012 37,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,839 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,911 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,325 miles

all tyres slightly perished, o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2008 7,231 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 6,330 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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CW05 AZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CW05 AZP, 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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What year was CW05 AZP registered?

CW05 AZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is CW05 AZP safe to buy?

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