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CW05 OLE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,144 mi
Last recorded85,144 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,144 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,029 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 80,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear dis corroded near and off side rear

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,243 miles

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

Off Side Front Tyre Devoid Of Tread On Inner Edge

Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,523 miles

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

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 OLE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OLE, 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

How do I check the history of CW05 OLE?

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What year was CW05 OLE registered?

CW05 OLE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is CW05 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 OLE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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