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CP55 FDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,168 mi
Last recorded128,168 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 128,168 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 128,157 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 121,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 121,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 121,243 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cannot open bonnet (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested emission not tested, unable to open bonnet (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern on headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 113,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front n/s & o/s brake disc backing plates rusting badly

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outside bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 113,735 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s & o/s no aim possible (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement seized in on position (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front n/s & o/s brake disc backing plates rusting badly

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outside bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 111,156 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s &o/s/front & n/s/rear brake disc backing plates rusting badly

Fail 23 May 2018 110,955 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s &o/s/front & n/s/rear brake disc backing plates rusting badly

Pass 23 May 2017 109,209 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inside bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing top cover detached (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

n/s & o/s/front & n/s/rear backing plates rusting badly

Pass 23 May 2016 106,756 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front and leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing detached (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged on inside bead (4.2.A.1a)

n/s & o/s/front & o/s/rear brake disc backing plates rusting

Pass 27 May 2015 104,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 102,164 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s/front brake disc backing plates rusting badly

n/s/rear shock absorber top cocer detached

rear brakes noisy when applied

Pass 29 May 2013 99,381 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/rear shock absorber outer cover detached

n/sand o/s/front brake disc back plates rusting badly

Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,707 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 92,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 81,960 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 51,957 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 FDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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