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CP05 EZE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,063 mi
Last recorded140,063 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 EZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 140,063 miles

Rear Slight corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Fail 28 Feb 2019 140,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Slight corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 23 Feb 2018 133,691 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 126,600 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 119,039 miles

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

Front headlights both sides fading

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 119,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front headlights both sides fading

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 104,893 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 93,328 miles

Front brake backing plates rusted

Fail 12 Feb 2013 93,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake backing plates rusted

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,576 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,154 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 59,074 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,347 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 32,345 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 EZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EZE, 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 CP05 EZE registered?

CP05 EZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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