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CW05 GHG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,555 mi
Last recorded207,555 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 GHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 207,555 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

n/s rear inner rim slight distort

o/s n/s front lower rear bushes deteriorating

o/s n/s rear tyres on inside edges on limit bald on inside

rear axle corrossion present

Fail 26 Oct 2024 207,547 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

n/s rear inner rim slight distort

o/s n/s front lower rear bushes deteriorating

o/s n/s rear tyres on inside edges on limit bald on inside

rear axle corrossion present

Pass 16 Oct 2023 190,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 190,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 174,943 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split on bend (6.1.2 (a))

i/s inner sill front soft but wont go through

n/s rear inner sill soft but wont go through

Fail 29 Oct 2022 174,943 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split on bend (6.1.2 (a))

i/s inner sill front soft but wont go through

n/s rear inner sill soft but wont go through

Pass 30 Oct 2021 156,141 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 144,506 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 143,075 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 143,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 134,162 miles

osf anti roll bar link rod upper rubber deteriated

Fail 26 Jun 2017 134,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section middle box (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

front brake pads low and discs heavily pitted on inner faces

osf anti roll bar link rod upper rubber deteriated

Pass 1 Jul 2016 126,532 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroded on inner faces

Fail 1 Jul 2016 126,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs lipped and corroded on inner faces

Pass 3 Jul 2015 116,980 miles

front brake disc inner faces deteriated

head lamp leanses deteriated

nsf tyre inner wall has small cut

osf brake back plate deteriated

osf lower suspension arm forward most bush showing signs of ware

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2014 107,151 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

N/S REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

O/S FRONT BACK PLATE CORRODED AWAY BUT STILL SECURE

UNDER SHIELDS FITTED CAN NOT INSPECT CERTAIN ITEMS

Pass 5 Jul 2013 91,578 miles

Both front tyres excessively worn on inner edge - not down to cords

Fail 5 Jul 2013 91,578 miles

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

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

Both front tyres excessively worn on inner edge - not down to cords

Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,346 miles

Rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,870 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,730 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 54,730 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,813 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,698 miles

Rear 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 GHG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GHG, 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 GHG registered?

CW05 GHG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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