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CP05 XAS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,819 mi
Last recorded67,819 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 XAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 67,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 65,642 miles

Both rear passenger doors corroded at bottom of doors

Manufacturers undertrays fitted covering majority of underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front arch lining insecure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe covered in underseal

Pass 5 Mar 2024 63,401 miles

Nearside Front corrosion over wheel arch

Offside Lower Coolant leak corner of coolant radiator ()

corrosion over rear suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2023 61,149 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 58,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 55,676 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,607 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,727 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,335 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,874 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 38,415 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,616 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,658 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 9 Jul 2012 27,187 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,875 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,120 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,014 miles

small nail in nearside front tyre tread (marked in chalk)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,549 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 XAS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

CP05 XAS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is CP05 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 XAS shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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