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CX05 ROH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,575 mi
Last recorded139,575 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 ROH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 139,575 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 135,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 129,740 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear wiper not working

Pass 13 Aug 2017 122,033 miles

Lower coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 109,387 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 109,387 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 100,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 89,609 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 89,609 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,644 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 79,644 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)

Pass 4 May 2012 70,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2011 60,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 May 2011 60,681 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 48,327 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,200 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 26,537 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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CX05 ROH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ROH, 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 ROH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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