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CF55 FZM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,188 mi
Last recorded142,188 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 FZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 142,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner disk face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush perishing splitting . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush perishing splitting . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

x4 brake backing plates very corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 142,175 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner disk face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush perishing splitting . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush perishing splitting . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

x4 brake backing plates very corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2018 134,090 miles

All brake backing plates rusting away

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 129,115 miles

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

all brake backing dust covers rusting away

Pass 16 Feb 2016 123,827 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 123,827 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 119,216 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)

both front brake backplates corroded

off side rear brake backplate corroded

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Dec 2014 119,216 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

both front brake backplates corroded

engine check light on

near side rear brake slightly binding

off side rear brake backplate corroded

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,380 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 103,170 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres starting to perish and wear

Fail 8 Dec 2011 88,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 88,814 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 78,213 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 3 Dec 2009 69,423 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 48,974 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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CF55 FZM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CF55 FZM, 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 CF55 FZM registered?

CF55 FZM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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