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CP05 LWM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,256 mi
Last recorded150,256 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 LWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 150,256 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bolt broken in subframe

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front suspension arm rear bolt broken in subframe

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 150,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bolt broken in subframe

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front suspension arm rear bolt broken in subframe

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 144,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 144,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 132,999 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 121,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 111,512 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 111,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 102,029 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit and inner edge wear

Pass 22 Aug 2015 96,988 miles

All four brake discs back plates severely corroded and falling apart

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

Pass 22 May 2014 92,048 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,566 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,456 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 63,205 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 63,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 51,186 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 51,181 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,007 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 42,763 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 33,653 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 LWM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

CP05 LWM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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