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CP55 BXS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,360 mi
Last recorded185,360 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 BXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 185,360 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 185,360 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 175,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 153,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn inner edge 2.15mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn inner edge 2.62mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pad warning light on

vehicle fitted with engine cover and under trays

Fail 31 Aug 2016 153,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn inner edge 2.15mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn inner edge 2.62mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pad warning light on

vehicle fitted with engine cover and under trays

Pass 28 Aug 2015 137,018 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 136,994 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 119,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 105,331 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,929 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2010 67,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,805 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,558 miles

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 BXS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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