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CP55 UUS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,165 mi
Last recorded109,165 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 UUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 109,165 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 109,165 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 103,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (195/65 R15 91H Good Year) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 103,173 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (195/65 R15 91H Good Year) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 94,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges (195/65 R15 91H Budget) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (195/65 R15 91H Budget) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 94,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Requires polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced New Side Repeater required (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges (195/65 R15 91H Budget) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (195/65 R15 91H Budget) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very badly worn on inner edge 195/65r15 91v would advise tracking after new tyres are fitted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 91v three a brand would advise tracking when new tyres are fitted (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 84,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat type wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very badly worn on inner edge 195/65r15 91v would advise tracking after new tyres are fitted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 91v three a brand would advise tracking when new tyres are fitted (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,520 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,824 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 68,824 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 62,462 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 54,220 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 45,932 miles

o/s/f tyre is starting to wear,ok at test not excessive.

Pass 17 May 2011 37,962 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,396 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,249 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,068 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 UUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUS, 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 UUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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