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CX05 XUE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,739 mi
Last recorded109,739 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 XUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 109,739 miles

High level brake light not fitted

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 109,739 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

N/S/F tyre is on 2mm

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

O/S/R tyre is on 2mm and has a nail in the tread

Pass 16 Jan 2013 103,965 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 96,271 miles

O/S wiper action poor

Tracking?

Fail 16 Mar 2012 96,106 miles

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

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

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

O/S wiper action poor

Tracking?

Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,215 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,195 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 67,429 miles

Both front tyres have damage to sidewall protection strips but not to chords - ok for test.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 52,530 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear child seat fitted unable to check seatbelt operation

Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,530 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted unable to check seatbelt operation

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 XUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX05 XUE registered?

CX05 XUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is CX05 XUE safe to buy?

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