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CP55 UVA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,442 mi
Last recorded171,442 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 171,442 miles

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

Rear underside corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2023 171,442 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear underside corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 166,206 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 166,204 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 160,287 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear underside surface rust

Fail 21 Jan 2021 160,282 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear underside surface rust

Pass 20 Jan 2020 154,600 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Jan 2020 154,596 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Jan 2019 147,360 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 21 Jan 2019 147,360 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Jan 2018 138,748 miles

Rear surface rust under body rear

Fail 17 Jan 2018 138,748 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced recommend cleaning (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front door mirror head slight damage

Rear surface rust under body rear

Pass 18 Jan 2017 132,062 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 123,094 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 111,118 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 111,118 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,006 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 101,006 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 89,049 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,049 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,547 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 76,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,129 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,663 miles

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,530 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 UVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UVA, 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 UVA registered?

CP55 UVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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