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CP54 VKG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,194 mi
Last recorded136,194 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 VKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 136,194 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 125,956 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 125,956 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 114,296 miles

Advise front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Advise n/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth and worn inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,572 miles

Advise rear b/pads lower o/s/r

Fail 7 Apr 2016 98,572 miles

Advise rear b/pads lower o/s/r

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,188 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 85,575 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,290 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,098 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 63,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,380 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 56,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,421 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 43,928 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 35,369 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)

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 VKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CP54 VKG, 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 CP54 VKG registered?

CP54 VKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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The MOT history for CP54 VKG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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