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CX05 VYS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,391 mi
Last recorded105,391 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,391 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 100,805 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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 97,097 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 96,547 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

front windscreen has a stone chip on the glass

Pass 6 Dec 2014 95,412 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 94,562 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 94,552 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 85,441 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,852 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 79,852 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,130 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,031 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 77,830 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,076 miles

air bag light on

Fail 1 Apr 2009 63,052 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,007 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape - tread lifting

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

o/s/f seatbelt webbing twisted

n/s/f lower suspension arm incorrect for vehicle. fitted securely but not sitting on subframe correctly making track incorrect

Fail 21 Apr 2008 50,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both rear tyres out of shape - tread lifting

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

o/s/f seatbelt webbing twisted

n/s/f lower suspension arm incorrect for vehicle. fitted securely but not sitting on subframe correctly making track incorrect

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 VYS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VYS, 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 VYS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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