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CP55 CEN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,388 mi
Last recorded100,388 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 CEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 100,388 miles

headlamp beam images poor

light cracking nearside front tyre

rear brake back plates rusty

rust on suspension arms

slight drag offside rear brake

Pass 5 Jan 2017 93,300 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 91,861 miles

o/side rear brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2016 91,861 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/side rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2015 87,333 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 81,270 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 73,577 miles

both front tyres getting near limit 3mm

o/side rear anti roll bar drop link bush splitting

Fail 9 Jan 2012 67,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,117 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 58,013 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 19 Dec 2009 40,350 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 40,350 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,192 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 CEN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CEN, 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 CEN registered?

CP55 CEN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is CP55 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 CEN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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