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CP05 LWD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,545 mi
Last recorded142,545 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 LWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 142,545 miles

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

engine management light on

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2013 123,403 miles

engine light on

Fail 2 Oct 2013 123,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

front brake discs worn

engine light on

Pass 5 Oct 2012 104,512 miles

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

front grill broken

managment light on dash

Fail 28 Sep 2012 104,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front grill broken

managment light on dash

Pass 24 Sep 2011 87,169 miles

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

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

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light illuminated

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,930 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,101 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 LWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP05 LWD registered?

CP05 LWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is CP05 LWD safe to buy?

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