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CX05 FTO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,055 mi
Last recorded153,055 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 FTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 153,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2023 138,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 135,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 135,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 131,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 128,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 127,019 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 119,265 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 103,587 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,147 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 84,143 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing & split (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,373 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 76,373 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 67,060 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 67,060 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,821 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,403 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 43,228 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,111 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 23,763 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,133 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)

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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CX05 FTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CX05 FTO, 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 CX05 FTO registered?

CX05 FTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is CX05 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 FTO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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