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CP55 NWM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,711 mi
Last recorded104,711 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 NWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 104,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 100,948 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 89,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 89,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 68,985 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 68,249 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 66,866 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 65,333 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 65,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,970 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 62,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,636 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 59,853 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 56,826 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 49,106 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 40,353 miles

Minor damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 28 May 2013 40,350 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Minor damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 37,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,264 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,055 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,893 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,330 miles

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

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 NWM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NWM, 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 NWM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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