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CP55 BYY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,561 mi
Last recorded142,561 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 BYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 142,561 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

many panels corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 142,559 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

many panels corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 136,338 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc`s very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front lower door very corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 136,337 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides need cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc`s very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front lower door very corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 122,249 miles

Rear suspension components and subframe corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 110,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

rear subframe rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2019 106,583 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 30 Aug 2018 101,321 miles

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 1 Sep 2017 98,840 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rear both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

can not check all item s due to locations and covers etc

Pass 30 Aug 2016 96,572 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 29 Aug 2015 93,532 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,965 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,341 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 73,228 miles

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

front brake disc backplates corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,716 miles

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

both rear handbrakes holding on slightly, but not reading on brake tester

nearside rear brake back plate badly corroded

o/s rear brake back plate missing

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,127 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,686 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,558 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 BYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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