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CP54 VVE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,596 mi
Last recorded86,596 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 VVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front trailing arm bush some perishing starting (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 86,596 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer 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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front trailing arm bush some perishing starting (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 81,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at both front and rear pipe joints (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 81,855 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at both front and rear pipe joints (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s /r tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Jan 2015 77,668 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 69,626 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 69,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 62,928 miles

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

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 26 Jan 2012 56,946 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,716 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 49,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 39,916 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 39,916 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,936 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,771 miles

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

Osr tyre perishing/advise replacement

Wipers streaking slightly

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 VVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VVE, 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 VVE registered?

CP54 VVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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