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CP05 XXE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,002 mi
Last recorded199,002 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 XXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 199,002 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 184,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 184,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 169,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge close to canvas (4.1.E.1)

rear subframe has light corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2016 169,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing edges close to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge close to canvas (4.1.E.1)

rear subframe has light corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2015 153,179 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 153,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 150,264 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 142,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Dec 2012 127,491 miles

Slight rougness in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Dec 2011 112,428 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 112,428 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 98,323 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 86,547 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,499 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 65,499 miles

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

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 XXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

CP05 XXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is CP05 XXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 XXE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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