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CW05 AZR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,054 mi
Last recorded147,054 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 AZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 147,054 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 139,393 miles

Rear Both backing plates insecure & rattling

Pass 21 May 2024 131,095 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 125,356 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 121,009 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 115,792 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 112,091 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 104,647 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,176 miles

Offside Rear suspension blade bush starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres starting to miss shape on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2017 75,172 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 58,226 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear

Both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to split

Corrosion on both front brake discs

Offside front tyre tread is starting to get low and has a small cut in outside wall

One high level brake light LED is not working

Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,506 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 42,791 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,169 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 41,167 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,541 miles

All Tyres Cracked on outer Edge.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,033 miles

All Tyres Cracked On Outer Edge.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,277 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 35,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,490 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,693 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,240 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 AZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CW05 AZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CW05 AZR?

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What year was CW05 AZR registered?

CW05 AZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is CW05 AZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 AZR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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