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CP55 KTD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,335 mi
Last recorded172,335 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 KTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 172,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 172,335 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 167,783 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 167,781 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 138,616 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 128,947 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 128,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 116,669 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front tyres just starting to wear

unable to see rear inner pad

Pass 8 Oct 2013 98,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,736 miles

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm and smooth on inner edge and just passed MOT at tiume of test.Rear tyres just starting to wear

Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,916 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,419 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,146 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 22,317 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 KTD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KTD, 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 KTD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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