CarVerify

Free Car Check

CP55 CCF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,435 mi
Last recorded154,435 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 CCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 154,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Inner bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Axle guide bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Inner bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Axle guide bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 154,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Inner bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Axle guide bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Inner bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Axle guide bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 128,089 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Tyre's wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre rubber perishing and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rubber bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre rubber perishing and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease but secure

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rubber bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 128,089 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Tyre's wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre rubber perishing and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb renewed by Tester (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rubber bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre rubber perishing and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease but secure

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rubber bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 116,114 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 116,028 miles

Both sides front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2019 115,070 miles

Both sides front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 5 Nov 2019 115,070 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both sides front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2018 112,165 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 112,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 108,421 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on the shoulders of the tread

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 102,288 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 96,824 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 96,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone , forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Small end and large end (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 87,338 miles

Nearside door mirror

Fail 3 Nov 2014 87,266 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside door mirror

Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,728 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 78,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,052 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,121 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,932 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,243 miles

oil level on minimum

Fail 4 Nov 2009 54,238 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

oil level on minimum

Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,071 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CP55 CCF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CP55 CCF?

You can check the full history of CP55 CCF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CP55 CCF registered?

CP55 CCF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is CP55 CCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 CCF shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP55 CCF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CP55 CCF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.