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CP54 TZA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,464 mi
Last recorded112,464 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 TZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 112,464 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve inner rim (5.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stalk (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve inner rim (5.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 106,173 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 98,724 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 92,657 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s main beam bulb fitted wrong

Fail 10 Aug 2015 92,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s main beam bulb fitted wrong

Pass 4 Aug 2014 87,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall damaged but not showing any cords

Fail 4 Aug 2014 87,780 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall damaged but not showing any cords

Pass 13 Aug 2013 84,037 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 84,037 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 71,424 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,469 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010
Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,171 miles

brake discs rusty. radiator and lower cover insecure.

various frontal mouldings insecure/damaged. cv joints worn /noisy.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 55,170 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

brake discs rusty. radiator and lower cover insecure.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,252 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

air bag light on

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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CP54 TZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CP54 TZA, 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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CP54 TZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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