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CF55 AVX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,706 mi
Last recorded213,706 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 AVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 213,706 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 213,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 207,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 207,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 206,506 miles

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 204,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc dust cover corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 196,967 miles

chips in windscreen

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

parking brake effort low

Fail 6 Feb 2018 196,954 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

chips in windscreen

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

parking brake effort low

Pass 10 Feb 2017 184,989 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

chip in windscreen

engine cover and under tray fitted

nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking needs re clamping

parking brake effort low

Pass 10 Feb 2016 169,899 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

parking brake effort low

Pass 10 Feb 2015 153,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres worn

front brake imbalance

offside rear tyre worn

unable to see rear inner brake pads clearly

Fail 5 Feb 2015 152,880 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres worn

offside rear tyre worn

unable to see rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 11 Feb 2014 134,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

unable to see rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 7 Feb 2013 114,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Unable to see rear inner pads clearly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 95,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn/wearing unevenly

oil level low

unable to see rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 10 Feb 2011 74,249 miles

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

oil level low

Fail 10 Feb 2011 74,249 miles

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

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

oil level low

Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,680 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,895 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,210 miles

advise front tyres worn

advise n/s rear tyre worn

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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CF55 AVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CF55 AVX, 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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CF55 AVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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