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CP55 XFO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,678 mi
Last recorded147,678 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 XFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 147,678 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/r + o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner alloy rim has slight damage

Pass 25 Jul 2017 145,236 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 145,234 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 135,483 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 124,995 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 124,984 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)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 114,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,664 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 103,664 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 94,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Fail 9 Jul 2012 94,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,921 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 73,259 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 May 2010 73,259 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,571 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 62,553 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2008 53,054 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 XFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

CP55 XFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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