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EU05 CTO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,472 mi
Last recorded97,472 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 CTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,472 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

damage to both outer sills, not weakened or effecting anything else

emission light on in dash, emissions ok

interior mirror missing but both exterior outer ok

n/s/f washer jet not working, the o/s provides enough to clear the screen

the o/s/f lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is tearing, both inner mounting bushes have slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2018 97,296 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front, can not see beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

damage to both outer sills, not weakened or effecting anything else

emission light on in dash, emissions ok

interior mirror missing but both exterior outer ok

n/s/f washer jet not working, the o/s provides enough to clear the screen

the o/s/f lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is tearing, both inner mounting bushes have slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2017 85,661 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 76,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 66,096 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,998 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outside edge

Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outside edge

Pass 29 May 2013 58,872 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,932 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 52,932 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 45,792 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,792 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,508 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 38,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,859 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 30,859 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,248 miles

front tyres getting low on tread 3mm

Fail 2 Jun 2008 20,248 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres getting low on tread 3mm

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 CTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EU05 CTO, 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 CTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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