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CW05 GGP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,315 mi
Last recorded185,315 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 GGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 185,315 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

head lights slight opaque

Fail 15 May 2017 185,315 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

head lights slight opaque

Pass 13 Jun 2016 172,859 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

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

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 160,427 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 144,048 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 126,471 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,565 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 113,158 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 100,651 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 100,651 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 82,623 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,698 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,997 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 52,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 GGP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GGP, 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 GGP registered?

CW05 GGP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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