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CP55 WMC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,357 mi
Last recorded180,357 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 WMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 180,357 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 180,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened no damping affect at all leaking badly (2.4.G.1)

Offside 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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 162,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak and soft to operate (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 136,760 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 113,325 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light stay on

Pass 8 Nov 2014 113,325 miles

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

brake pad warning light stay on

Pass 7 Sep 2013 104,362 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f road wheel inner rim slightly damaged.

n/s/r & o/s/f brake discs covers corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 93,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f & o/s/r back plates corroded.

unable too check underside of vehicle due too plastic covers.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 81,630 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 72,768 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f back plates rusting.

unable to check underside of vehicle due to plastic covers.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 72,766 miles

Nearside Front 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)

n/s/f & o/s/f back plates rusting.

unable to check underside of vehicle due to plastic covers.

Pass 26 Sep 2009 61,574 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f back plates corroded.

unable to check most components underside of vehicle due to plastic covers.

Fail 19 Sep 2009 60,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f back plates corroded.

unable to check most components underside of vehicle due to plastic covers.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,525 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 WMC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

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

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