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CW54 LDF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,463 mi
Last recorded98,463 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 LDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 98,463 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 98,326 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 97,460 miles

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Offside and nearside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 97,460 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Offside and nearside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,256 miles

All underside of the car corroded

Minor exhaust leak

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 87,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 86,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,068 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,251 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 80,251 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,803 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,279 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 41,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 41,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,297 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 25,059 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,992 miles

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both front brake disc,s slightly corroded.

both rear brake disc,s slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,789 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 15,126 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 11,491 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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CW54 LDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CW54 LDF, 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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CW54 LDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 2005.

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