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CX05 ZGM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,114 mi
Last recorded104,114 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 ZGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 104,114 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,474 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 95,474 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 86,255 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,650 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 69,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,739 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre tread beginning to perish and split.

Offside 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)

Fail 13 May 2010 47,627 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 May 2010 47,627 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,437 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZGM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZGM, 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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What year was CX05 ZGM registered?

CX05 ZGM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is CX05 ZGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 ZGM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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