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CP55 WHB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,948 mi
Last recorded92,948 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 WHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 92,948 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

engine guard loose not likely to fall off

front wishbones corroded

n/s sill corroded front to rear

n/s/r brake figures low

o/s/r sill corroded

rear hubs corroded

rear shock sleeves insecure

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2021 92,901 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,912 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front wishbone bush rubber starting to split/crack

rear suspension very corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2020 88,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front wishbone bush rubber starting to split/crack

rear suspension very corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,718 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension parts very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 85,540 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil rusted and holed near front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension parts very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 77,112 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 73,949 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 69,965 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,721 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,627 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,822 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,576 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 44,587 miles

unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,713 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

unable to check centre brake pipes due to plastic covers

Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,547 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,162 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 WHB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WHB, 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 WHB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is CP55 WHB safe to buy?

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