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CP55 ZBG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,087 mi
Last recorded150,087 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 ZBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 150,087 miles

EML on (2005my)

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 137,828 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 137,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 128,880 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 128,880 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 119,099 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 114,767 miles

engine light on

oil light on

Fail 13 Jun 2017 114,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine light on

oil light on

Pass 23 Jun 2016 108,971 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 108,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking diesel cooler (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 100,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres wearing edges

n/s/f tyre wearing at edges

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 May 2014 91,258 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 85,275 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 May 2012 79,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner and outer tread

Pass 29 May 2012 79,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner and outer tread

Pass 31 May 2011 73,946 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 70,286 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 70,243 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,684 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,043 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 ZBG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZBG, 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 ZBG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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