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CP55 OTV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,434 mi
Last recorded72,434 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 OTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,434 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 69,721 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,821 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 58,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,282 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,591 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 44,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,508 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 31,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 31,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,979 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 24,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,797 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,688 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,072 miles

all tyre outer sidewalls kerbed

Pass 29 Sep 2010 16,553 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 14,296 miles

tyres slightly deteriorated on side walls

Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,869 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 OTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

CP55 OTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is CP55 OTV safe to buy?

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