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CP55 MKF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,040 mi
Last recorded166,040 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 MKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2025 166,040 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush torn and debonding from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in boot floor right above rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody + components heavily corroding

Pass 3 May 2024 153,803 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 140,322 miles

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

corrosion underside

Pass 29 Apr 2022 132,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe covered with black underseal

Pass 16 Mar 2021 126,276 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted front to rear

Fail 16 Mar 2021 126,276 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 11 Mar 2020 123,619 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 119,300 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 113,279 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 26 Mar 2018 113,279 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,656 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 103,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 95,328 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,870 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,934 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,901 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,311 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,927 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Mar 2010 36,850 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,016 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 MKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MKF, 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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What year was CP55 MKF registered?

CP55 MKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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