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CW05 ETZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,142 mi
Last recorded98,142 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 ETZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 98,142 miles

*Dip beam images poor

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 95,906 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 93,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 89,549 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 86,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 84,005 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 84,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,898 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 78,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,634 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,831 miles

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 31 Mar 2016 63,179 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 63,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 60,958 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,077 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 45,120 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 45,120 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 34,994 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 30,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play detected nearside rear anti roll bar stabilizer arm.

Fail 22 May 2012 30,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play detected nearside rear anti roll bar stabilizer arm.

Pass 19 May 2011 28,202 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 28,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front and rear tyres excessively perished

Pass 15 May 2010 23,208 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 16,532 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 12,376 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 12,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ETZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ETZ, 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

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What year was CW05 ETZ registered?

CW05 ETZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is CW05 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 ETZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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