MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
advice emissions not done exhaust adrift
advice rear pads low
advice rear tyres getting low
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front suspension and components corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear subframe corroded
Rear suspension and components corroded
Both front wishbones corroded
Nearside front headlamp deteriorated but still shows pattern
Rear subframe corroded
Rear suspension and components corroded
Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front wishbones corroded
Nearside front headlamp deteriorated but still shows pattern
Rear subframe corroded
Rear suspension and components corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc back plate corrored
Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc back plate corrored
Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Undertrays and engine covers fitted
Both front disc back plates corroded
engine covers and full length under trays fitted some testable items unable to fully inspect
wheel trims fitted unable to fully inspect road wheels and wheel nuts
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
advise tracking
both front and rear brake back plates deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres wearing on edges (advise tracking)
n/s/f and both rear brake back plates deteriorated
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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CP55 BYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 CP55 BYX, 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 BYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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