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CP05 PYY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,361 mi
Last recorded113,361 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 PYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 113,361 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 107,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded inner surface (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2016 107,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked on inner sidewall @ showing cord (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded inner surface (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 98,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake backing plate corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 98,497 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake backing plate corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 87,973 miles

Brake servo repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2013 82,512 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2012 74,358 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 74,358 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 62,209 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,157 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,309 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,020 miles

Cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall but not showing cords

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 26,020 miles

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

Cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall but not showing cords

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 PYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYY, 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 PYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is CP05 PYY safe to buy?

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