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CW05 ETY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,858 mi
Last recorded123,858 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 ETY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2022 123,858 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Leaking from intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking in tread section and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Age cracking in tread section and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 118,927 miles

Emissions too clean

Fail 28 Sep 2021 118,927 miles

Emissions too clean

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 117,208 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 113,138 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 108,025 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 102,777 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 102,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 98,913 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 93,079 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 87,659 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 83,098 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,794 miles

air bag light on on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,070 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,943 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,920 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,382 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 ETY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ETY, 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 ETY registered?

CW05 ETY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is CW05 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 ETY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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