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CP55 HDN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,374 mi
Last recorded163,374 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 HDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 163,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 163,374 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 157,786 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 149,961 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 149,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no light pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected both lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 141,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both very close on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 141,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both very close on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 133,027 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 133,027 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 124,290 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 116,412 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 111,932 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 105,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear brake disc backplate missing

oil light warning light flashing

both front and offside rear brake disc backplates badly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 105,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear brake disc backplate missing

oil light warning light flashing

both front and offside rear brake disc backplates badly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,798 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 72,256 miles

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

nearside front brake back plate corroded

offside front brake back plate corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2010 72,256 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside front brake back plate corroded

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,494 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 53,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,362 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 HDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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