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CP55 VEM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,001 mi
Last recorded107,001 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 107,001 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 107,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 104,260 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f headlight stone chipped

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 VEM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CP55 VEM?

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What year was CP55 VEM registered?

CP55 VEM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is CP55 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 VEM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP55 VEM have outstanding finance?

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