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CP05 LPK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,005 mi
Last recorded146,005 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 LPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 146,005 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 141,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 136,170 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 133,008 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 128,328 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 128,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also sidewall slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

bonnet lever defective

Fail 8 Jun 2016 118,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also sidewall slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

bonnet lever defective

Pass 20 May 2015 112,297 miles

backing plates rusting

damage to n/s frt side reapeter

frt discs and pads worn

o/s frt tyre low tread

Fail 9 May 2015 112,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

brake back plates badly corroded

n/s/f side repeter lamp damage

Pass 11 Mar 2014 104,748 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 97,559 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 86,227 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,574 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 60,642 miles

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

offside rear brake pads appear low advise wheel removal for further inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,541 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 LPK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LPK, 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 LPK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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