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CP54 VWD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

135,406 mi
Last recorded135,406 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 135,406 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 131,774 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 127,052 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 127,052 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 120,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 18 May 2023 120,691 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2022 117,278 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall advise replacement when possible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing front bushes n/s and o/s advise further investigation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

muddy under wheel arches front and rear

offside front tyre worn on extreme inner edge

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 110,498 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / sheilds fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 103,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened big corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 103,929 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened big corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,816 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,315 miles

Front inner surface rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,238 miles

discs rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Discs Rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,415 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 64,247 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 58,042 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 41,735 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 6 Jan 2009 24,888 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 18,662 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 VWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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