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CW05 ETL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,140 mi
Last recorded200,140 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 ETL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 200,140 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 187,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 179,221 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 168,830 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 153,802 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 141,954 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 132,240 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 132,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 122,442 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 122,400 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Aug 2013 120,895 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,608 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,058 miles

engine management light on

rear brake disc backing plates corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Fail 6 Apr 2011 72,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

rear brake disc backing plates corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2010 53,789 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 49,124 miles

both rear disc brake guards corroded

o/s/f door mirror mounted indicator repeater damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2009 49,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both rear disc brake guards corroded

o/s/f door mirror mounted indicator repeater damaged

Pass 28 May 2008 35,913 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyre tread pattern slightly cracked

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 ETL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ETL, 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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CW05 ETL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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