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CW05 ETT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

198,757 mi
Last recorded198,757 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 ETT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 198,757 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 198,757 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 196,477 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 193,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 190,526 miles

Coil spring corroded NSFand both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 190,526 miles

Coil spring corroded NSFand both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt securing clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 184,539 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears and NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

OSF lower and NSF upper antiroll bar link rubbers slightly split

Fail 20 Oct 2020 184,539 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears and NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

OSF lower and NSF upper antiroll bar link rubbers slightly split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 179,069 miles

Anti roll bar droplink bottom rubber slightly split OSF

Anti roll bar droplink top rubber slightly split NSF

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 170,778 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking/perishing

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 163,261 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 158,650 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 155,640 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 152,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 148,224 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 137,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 137,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2011 121,490 miles

2 child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2010 107,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 94,493 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 76,781 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 76,749 miles

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

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

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 ETT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ETT, 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 ETT registered?

CW05 ETT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is CW05 ETT safe to buy?

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