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CV55 APK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,134 mi
Last recorded130,134 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 APK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 130,134 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 128,121 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 123,400 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 127,304 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 123,325 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 123,320 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 117,082 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges, offside more so.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer seats ()

Headlamp auto levelling device secure but adjustment arm is wired onto the nearside front suspension arm due. This is possibly causing the headlamp level fault.

nearside rear brake caliper handbrake lever not on its stop indicating mal adjustment of cable or possible caliper defect.

Fail 25 Sep 2019 117,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges, offside more so.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer seats ()

Headlamp auto levelling device secure but adjustment arm is wired onto the nearside front suspension arm due. This is possibly causing the headlamp level fault.

nearside rear brake caliper handbrake lever not on its stop indicating mal adjustment of cable or possible caliper defect.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 113,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 107,282 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 99,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 99,166 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,867 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,103 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 83,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,941 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 69,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 54,351 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,195 miles

corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 3 Oct 2011 49,180 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,145 miles

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

corrosion on rear suspension members

wear in front brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,024 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 23,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,971 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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CV55 APK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CV55 APK, 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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CV55 APK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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