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CP05 YLS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,575 mi
Last recorded90,575 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 YLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 90,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 88,511 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 87,708 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 86,686 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 84,775 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 81,703 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread and inner edge slightly wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 80,042 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 80,025 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,722 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 75,722 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 73,519 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 73,519 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,923 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,605 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 61,368 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 56,812 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 51,601 miles

nsf wiper split osf streaking

Fail 25 May 2012 51,601 miles

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

nsf wiper split osf streaking

Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,923 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,696 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag warning light on

Fail 1 Dec 2009 30,892 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag warning light on

Pass 4 Oct 2008 12,187 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YLS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YLS, 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 YLS registered?

CP05 YLS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is CP05 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 YLS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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