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CP55 YZL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,005 mi
Last recorded77,005 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 YZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2018 77,005 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted wing jutting out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear brake backplates corroded both sides

Pass 17 Nov 2017 60,167 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 60,167 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 41,463 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 41,463 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 25,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear back plates corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2015 25,258 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear back plates corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2014 23,367 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 23,345 miles

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 21,272 miles

front tyres close to wear indicaters

service light on

traction control light on

Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,833 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 18,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 16,118 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 13,793 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 11,601 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 9,590 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 YZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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