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CN55 PWZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

172,792 mi
Last recorded172,792 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 PWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 172,792 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 160,603 miles

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

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% flashes but has damage (1.4.A.2d)

rear brakes meet requirements but would benefit from a service

Fail 20 Apr 2017 160,603 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% flashes but has damage (1.4.A.2d)

rear brakes meet requirements but would benefit from a service

Pass 25 Apr 2016 150,122 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 143,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 143,053 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 131,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 131,668 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 117,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on indicateing that there might be a fault

nearside and offside rear tyres worn inner edge uneven

nearside front and rear brake disc back plates corroeded badly

offside front and rear brake disc back plates corroeded badly

Fail 28 Aug 2013 117,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on indicateing that there might be a fault

nearside and offside rear tyres worn inner edge uneven

nearside front and rear brake disc back plates corroeded badly

offside front and rear brake disc back plates corroeded badly

Pass 13 Aug 2012 97,423 miles

Emissions warning light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 97,240 miles

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

Emissions warning light on.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,038 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 82,038 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,957 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 61,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,191 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 48,191 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,464 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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CN55 PWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 PWZ, 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 PWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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