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EU05 CFM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,669 mi
Last recorded138,669 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 CFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 138,669 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 130,789 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 130,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 122,813 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 110,660 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 110,660 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 101,992 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wereing inner edge

engine bay noisey

engine diagnostic light on

turbo pipes contaminated by oil

when was cambelt change?

Pass 6 Jun 2013 94,566 miles

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

Oil leak

clicking noise from engine bay

engine management light on dash

service light on dash

Fail 4 Jun 2013 94,566 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

clicking noise from engine bay

engine management light on dash

service light on dash

Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,228 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,066 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 60,527 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine under tray shield brocken and loose

Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,958 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,592 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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EU05 CFM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EU05 CFM, 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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EU05 CFM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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