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CP55 OUD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,401 mi
Last recorded125,401 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 OUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 125,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 117,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 107,506 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 106,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 103,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 98,723 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,220 miles

Rear both brake back plates are corded but not enough to fail test

Fail 6 Oct 2017 82,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure broken (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear both brake back plates are corded but not enough to fail test

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,442 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 60,482 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 48,879 miles

crack in screen, nearside

o/s/r brake back plate in poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2014 48,879 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r brake back plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,756 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,772 miles

o/s rear brake disc dust shield rusty and holed

Fail 21 Sep 2011 32,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,151 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,973 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,396 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,413 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 17,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 OUD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 OUD, 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 OUD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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