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CP55 MKC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,091 mi
Last recorded88,091 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 MKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,091 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 88,089 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,489 miles

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Rear Disc over heated

Fail 7 Dec 2017 78,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Rear Disc over heated

Pass 1 Dec 2016 69,834 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 69,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake calliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,122 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,059 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,663 miles

all four brake disc backplates badly corroded

both rear tyres deteriorated (cracks in tread)

fuel flap solonoide sticking.

offside wiper deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,062 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BACK PLATE CORRODED

Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,250 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,816 miles

condansation in rear offside lamp

front wipers smearing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,602 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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 MKC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc 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 MKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP55 MKC registered?

CP55 MKC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CP55 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 MKC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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