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CF55 DXU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,698 mi
Last recorded132,698 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 DXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 132,698 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 132,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 128,502 miles

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

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

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rear beam corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 128,501 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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rear beam corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 120,692 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 113,622 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 113,622 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 104,887 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 97,343 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2014 97,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Lower Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

bulb warning light on dash

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 90,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 83,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,723 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,204 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,580 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 42,536 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CF55 DXU, 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 DXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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