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CP05 DDA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,871 mi
Last recorded152,871 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 DDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 152,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 148,884 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear steel back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion starting on suspension parts

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 17 Sep 2019 148,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear steel back plate corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion starting on suspension parts

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2018 140,800 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2017 128,003 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear and near side front back plates starting to corrode

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and near side front (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

plastic covers fitted top and bottom , restricting full visual inspection, condition of front lower undertray

Fail 5 Oct 2017 128,003 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear and near side front back plates starting to corrode

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and near side front (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

plastic covers fitted top and bottom , restricting full visual inspection, condition of front lower undertray

Pass 22 Apr 2016 109,694 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,225 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,148 miles

O/S FRONT AND REAR TYRE RUBBER CRACKING INSIDE TREAD NOT SHOWING CORD

Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,470 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,199 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 79,199 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 72,424 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,602 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,732 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,466 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 41,466 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CP05 DDA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CP05 DDA, 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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CP05 DDA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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