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CW05 ETD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,513 mi
Last recorded79,513 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 ETD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 79,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 11 Aug 2025 74,380 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 31 Jul 2024 68,726 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under coveres fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 1 Jul 2023 61,706 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 29 Jun 2023 61,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 28 May 2022 57,235 miles

engine covers under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 May 2021 55,976 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front shockers all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 55,949 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front shockers all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 54,401 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 51,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 38,491 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 44,025 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 44,025 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 41,998 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 39,308 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 38,168 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 38,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 May 2013 34,564 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 32,654 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 May 2011 30,483 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 26,566 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 21,034 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 16,716 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 16,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ETD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CW05 ETD, 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 ETD registered?

CW05 ETD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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