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CP55 BXN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,995 mi
Last recorded166,995 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 BXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 166,995 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 166,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 165,313 miles

corrosion & slight wear on rear brake disc s

Pass 15 Aug 2017 157,589 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 148,522 miles

both rear shocker covers insecure

condition o/s/f outer cv boot

condition of all front wishbone bushs

corrosion both rear coil springs

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 18 Aug 2015 141,872 miles

both rear shocker covers insecure

condition of all front wishbone bushs

corrosion both rear coil springs

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 5 Aug 2014 132,956 miles

both rear shockers covers insecure

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 6 Aug 2013 124,757 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 118,831 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 113,804 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 113,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 104,570 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2009 94,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.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)

suspension components slightly corroded

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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CP55 BXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CP55 BXN, 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 CP55 BXN registered?

CP55 BXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CP55 BXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 BXN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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