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CP05 FCM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

145,841 mi
Last recorded145,841 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 FCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 145,841 miles

rear suspension in a rusty condition

Fail 9 Nov 2023 145,667 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension in a rusty condition

Pass 14 Nov 2022 142,326 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 142,297 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 141,027 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust clamp snapped

n/s washer jet weak

rear chassis rear suspension both inner and outer sills and underside in a rusty condition

Pass 30 Nov 2020 138,329 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s washer jet weak

rear chassis,both inner and outer sills,rear suspension and underside in a rusty condition

Pass 2 Jan 2020 135,474 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear inner sills corroded

o/s/r brake disc rusty

rear subframe in a rusty condition

Fail 23 Dec 2019 135,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear inner sills corroded

o/s/r brake disc rusty

rear subframe in a rusty condition

Fail 6 Dec 2019 135,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside rear suspension arm corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2019 135,227 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r trailing arm rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2018 129,343 miles

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

rear suspension and inner sills in a very rusty condition

Fail 7 Dec 2018 129,219 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear suspension and inner sills in a very rusty condition

Pass 14 Dec 2017 124,455 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 124,455 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 120,126 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 120,126 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 115,451 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2015 109,978 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 109,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,425 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 93,537 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Sep 2011 87,596 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,164 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 81,164 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,021 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,846 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 41,918 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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CP05 FCM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CP05 FCM, 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 FCM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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