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CF55 GOP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,728 mi
Last recorded152,728 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 GOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 152,728 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 137,411 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 123,993 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

both headlamps scratched and faded

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2018 123,988 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

both headlamps scratched and faded

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,526 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 97,064 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 97,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,191 miles

2 x child seats

Nearside n/s hand brake has a low reading

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,370 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,872 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,738 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 37,470 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,815 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/side front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,353 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,061 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,595 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 GOP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GOP, 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 GOP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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