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AP55 CXC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,342 mi
Last recorded145,342 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 CXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 145,342 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 137,864 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 126,118 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Mar 2017 120,084 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 99,931 miles

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

bonnet catch stiff

Fail 27 Jan 2016 99,931 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Rear brakes show signs of overheating

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

bonnet catch stiff

coolant level low

engine oil level low

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,076 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brakes slightly imbalanced on application

offside rear brake has slight bind and shows signs of overheating

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,019 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 71,794 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 64,474 miles

Oil leak

front tyre treads wearing on edges.

rear brake discs corroding,not affecting performance.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 57,401 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2009 45,388 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,705 miles

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

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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AP55 CXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AP55 CXC, 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 AP55 CXC registered?

AP55 CXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is AP55 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 CXC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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