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CF55 HWP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,375 mi
Last recorded109,375 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 HWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 109,375 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill corroded both sides Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 109,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill corroded both sides Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 101,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 101,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 94,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 87,391 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2020 83,800 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 82,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 30 Nov 2018 79,579 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 79,579 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,826 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 76,770 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,723 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 71,723 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 64,704 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 57,534 miles

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

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

o/s/rear wheel binding

Pass 25 Nov 2013 49,095 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 40,926 miles

o/s/rear brake binding

Pass 1 Dec 2011 33,212 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,624 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and approaching illegal limits

Pass 11 Dec 2009 20,474 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

Pass 5 Dec 2008 15,820 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 HWP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HWP, 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 HWP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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