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CX05 VSZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,996 mi
Last recorded114,996 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 114,996 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under corrosion to components

Fail 3 Jun 2025 114,996 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under corrosion to components

Pass 20 May 2023 113,205 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 112,013 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 110,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 108,838 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 103,842 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 98,718 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 98,716 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 88,638 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,761 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,971 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,156 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 61,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,610 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,139 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 48,139 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,535 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,451 miles

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

REAR TYER CRACKED

Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,456 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 13,918 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 VSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 VSZ, 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 VSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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