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CP55 EZG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

168,805 mi
Last recorded168,805 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 EZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2025 168,805 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 158,324 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 158,324 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 158,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (just outside prescribed 30cm from seat mounting) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 145,130 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 140,244 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 132,127 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 124,687 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension Components Corroded Slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2019 113,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake back plates corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2019 113,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 106,284 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 106,277 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 104,046 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 104,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 93,965 miles

Nearside front tyre worn

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,279 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,110 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 78,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,476 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 61,577 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,525 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,258 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,436 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 EZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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