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CX54 YTH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,843 mi
Last recorded70,843 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 YTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,843 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 70,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,373 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,900 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 52,466 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 49,662 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,553 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,421 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,556 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 40,555 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 37,362 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 37,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,204 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,595 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,467 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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CX54 YTH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX54 YTH, 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 CX54 YTH registered?

CX54 YTH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is CX54 YTH safe to buy?

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