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CX05 XBL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,380 mi
Last recorded132,380 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 XBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 132,380 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 132,378 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 126,786 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 126,778 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (75%) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (screw) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 119,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 119,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailimg arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 113,767 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 107,645 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 107,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,667 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 94,391 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 86,547 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 86,547 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 79,299 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,469 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 71,469 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 64,977 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 58,464 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,266 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,524 miles

brake pipe clips on rear axle are cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,044 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 30,653 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 30,311 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 25,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,491 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,699 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 20 Feb 2008 18,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate starting to delaminate

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 XBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBL, 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 XBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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