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CN55 RDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,409 mi
Last recorded143,409 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 143,409 miles

nearside sill area damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2017 143,409 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside sill area damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2016 132,602 miles

both front brake disc covers deterioated

Fail 13 Sep 2014 114,890 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 114,890 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,482 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 93,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2011 75,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake disc cover deterioated

Fail 5 Sep 2011 75,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake disc cover deterioated

Fail 31 Aug 2010 60,214 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,214 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 99,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,702 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,747 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 RDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RDX, 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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What year was CN55 RDX registered?

CN55 RDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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The MOT history for CN55 RDX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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