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CX05 RLV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

109,525 mi
Last recorded109,525 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 RLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 109,525 miles

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

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

advise check tracking

oil leak back of engine area

poor pattern on both headlights

Fail 12 Sep 2020 109,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

advise check tracking

oil leak back of engine area

poor pattern on both headlights

Pass 21 Sep 2019 101,457 miles

Nearside Front tyre - inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre - inner edge worn

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 101,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre - inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre - inner edge worn

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 86,350 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 86,350 miles

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

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 75,580 miles

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

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

service light showing on clocks

Fail 21 Sep 2017 75,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

service light showing on clocks

Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,884 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 61,884 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 61,410 miles

Coolant leak

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

engine light on

Fail 5 May 2015 61,410 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

engine light on

Pass 14 May 2014 60,941 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 May 2013 58,736 miles

Engine management light on dash - indicating a fault within the system

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

Fail 1 May 2013 58,736 miles

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

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

Engine management light on dash - indicating a fault within the system

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

Tester removed objects in drivers view prior to test

tester had to reset headlamp height adjuster to "zero setting"

Pass 1 May 2012 53,729 miles

Oil leak

engine management lamp illuminated indicating fault

Fail 28 Apr 2012 58,683 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 47,650 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 40,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front wipers are slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2010 40,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front wipers are slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,008 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 33,919 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 May 2008 28,432 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 27,315 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,315 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 RLV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CX05 RLV, 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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CX05 RLV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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