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CP55 ZCA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,155 mi
Last recorded180,155 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 ZCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 180,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 165,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 165,321 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 146,532 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 125,926 miles

Accident damage to nearside front outer mirror, door and outer sill

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Corrosion on friction surface of front and rear discs

Fuel cap/sealing device non standard fitment, but does currently fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper arm fixing plastic part fractured

Fail 30 Jan 2018 125,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering arm has had excessive heat applied Track rod and track rod end (2.2.C.1e)

Steering arm has had excessive heat applied Track rod and track rod end (2.2.C.1e)

Accident damage to nearside front outer mirror, door and outer sill

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Corrosion on friction surface of front and rear discs

Fuel cap/sealing device non standard fitment, but does currently fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper arm fixing plastic part fractured

Pass 2 Feb 2017 109,319 miles

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

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 109,303 miles

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

Rear 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 91,420 miles

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

both front arm rearward bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres worn unevenly

wear on rear discs

Fail 1 Feb 2016 91,418 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

both front arm rearward bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres worn unevenly

wear on rear discs

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,766 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 57,481 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,215 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,893 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,404 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,579 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,291 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 ZCA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ZCA, 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 ZCA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is CP55 ZCA safe to buy?

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