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CN55 GVW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,068 mi
Last recorded177,068 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 GVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 177,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 164,135 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 164,126 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 149,038 miles

both headlamp images are poor

brake backing plates are corroded

offside front and offside rear tyres are worn on insides

Pass 8 Jan 2016 129,944 miles

All brake backing plates corroded

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Fail 8 Jan 2016 129,944 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All brake backing plates corroded

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 2 Jul 2014 113,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 96,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight air leak from turbo pipe

Fail 13 Nov 2012 96,313 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight air leak from turbo pipe

Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,524 miles

rear brake disk backing plates slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,750 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 69,724 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

n/s side reapeater lense split

o/s/f tyre on the limit

Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,900 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn.

both rear tyres just starting to get close to legal limit.

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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CN55 GVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CN55 GVW, 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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CN55 GVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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