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CW54 LDJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,405 mi
Last recorded119,405 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 LDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 119,405 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f o/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s outer sill corroded but it is double skinned

n/s/f o/s/f outer wings rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2020 119,405 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f o/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s outer sill corroded but it is double skinned

n/s/f o/s/f outer wings rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2019 112,742 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 112,742 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,718 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 99,235 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion hole in sill, not within 30 cm of a structural component (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 91,424 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 91,264 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 83,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs getting corroded

rear number plate laminates getting separated

rear pads getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2015 83,852 miles

front discs getting corroded

rear number plate laminates getting separated

rear pads getting low

Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,922 miles

front disc inner faces showing signs of corrosion

offside rear wheel baering getting noisey

rear number plate laminates getting separated

rear pads getting low

some damage nearside rear bumper

Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear tyre has a worn inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,458 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,488 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 48,485 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 40,177 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 40,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 28,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 28,195 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,050 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 16,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 LDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CW54 LDJ, 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 CW54 LDJ registered?

CW54 LDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is CW54 LDJ safe to buy?

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