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CX05 YHS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,289 mi
Last recorded111,289 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 YHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 111,289 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement font (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s head lamp lenses tarnished.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 100,514 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deterioated

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

Offside headlamp lens deterioated

Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,856 miles

both front tyres worn very low on both edges at time of test

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2015 85,897 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 85,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,265 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 80,265 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 75,385 miles

Offside Rear Brake Slight Bind

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,578 miles

corrosion rear discs

Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,657 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 55,657 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 523,523 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside lower part of mirror has damage

rear wiper arm/blade damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2010 52,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside lower part of mirror has damage

rear wiper arm/blade damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,188 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,633 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 YHS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YHS, 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 YHS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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