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AD55 CFZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

195,562 mi
Last recorded195,562 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 CFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 195,562 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 184,571 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 184,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both top most boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 166,871 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 98,668 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 98,668 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 94,643 miles

EML is on

offside front shock absorber is damp

offside front tyre worn edges/close to limits

Fail 27 Jan 2017 94,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML is on

offside front shock absorber is damp

offside front tyre worn edges/close to limits

Pass 22 Jan 2016 86,620 miles

headlights are dull

offside front shock absorber is damp

Fail 22 Jan 2016 86,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

headlights are dull

offside front shock absorber is damp

Pass 23 Jan 2015 77,190 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 77,189 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,101 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 67,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,626 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 55,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr calliper lever not returning fully but not causing brake to bind

Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,238 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 42,238 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AD55 CFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AD55 CFZ, 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 AD55 CFZ registered?

AD55 CFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is AD55 CFZ safe to buy?

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