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AD55 CPE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,979 mi
Last recorded100,979 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,979 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 94,102 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 88,846 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 83,715 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 83,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 79,011 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,210 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 73,210 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 67,020 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,083 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 59,082 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 49,042 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,737 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,168 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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AD55 CPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AD55 CPE, 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 CPE registered?

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

Is AD55 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 CPE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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