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CN54 SZP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,823 mi
Last recorded148,823 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 SZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 148,823 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 143,904 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 139,833 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear pads on limit

Slight play in Rear drop links

Pass 5 Sep 2014 125,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Apr 2013 105,779 miles

e/m light on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,922 miles

n/s/r drop link has slite play

wish bone rear bushs have some play

Fail 25 Nov 2011 86,922 miles

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

n/s/r drop link has slite play

wish bone rear bushs have some play

Pass 23 Dec 2010 73,741 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 73,741 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,207 miles

eml on

Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,778 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 54,767 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 41,355 miles

EPC & engine management lights staying on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake pads wearing thin on offside & nearside.

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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CN54 SZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CN54 SZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN54 SZP registered?

CN54 SZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is CN54 SZP safe to buy?

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