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CF55 FZR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,929 mi
Last recorded121,929 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 FZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 121,929 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 110,014 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 110,014 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 101,644 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 89,101 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 89,101 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 86,997 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 86,997 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,718 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 66,457 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 1 Sep 2016 58,077 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 51,530 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,277 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 46,277 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,619 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished

both rear tyres uneven wear inside shoulders

Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,814 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 37,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,178 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,674 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 15,869 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 14,759 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 FZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FZR, 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 FZR registered?

CF55 FZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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