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CV55 HAM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,706 mi
Last recorded124,706 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 HAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 124,706 miles

4x brake flexis have deep cracking but no cord visable.

corrosion starting to grommet holes in sill areas.

dip image poor.

ns inner cv boot clip missing.

rear suspension arm bushes visually deteriorated but not excessive play

Fail 10 Aug 2017 124,706 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect fogging to both lamps. (1.8.A.1b)

4x brake flexis have deep cracking but no cord visable.

corrosion starting to grommet holes in sill areas.

ns inner cv boot clip missing.

rear suspension arm bushes visually deteriorated but not excessive play

Pass 31 Aug 2016 120,139 miles

corrosion starting to osr lower suspension prescribed area.( sill )

osf and nsf dip image deteriorated.

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated and play but not excessive.

underguards multi.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 108,649 miles

dip image poor and headlamps "frosted".

minor bind at rear wheels.

minor cracking to rear brake flexi hoses.

underguards fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 95,705 miles

head lamps deteriorated and dip images poor at limit, multi guards fitted, front tyres uneven wear to inner edges o/s close to cord at limit 225/45/17, o/s rear tyre nailed and heavy cracking, play in front wishbone front bushes at limit,

n/s front roll bar link boot split at limit

Pass 13 Aug 2013 82,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front brake slow release, n/s rear tyre uneven wear, n/s rear wheel bearing noise at limit, play in front wishbone front bushes, head lamps deteriorated and poor images

Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,632 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,260 miles

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

multi guards fitted, front tyres uneven wear, rear back plates corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,488 miles

front and rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,700 miles

wtx3, underguards multi, osf tyre worn to limit,

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,704 miles

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

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

emissions high, wheel nut not visible, engine managment light on, multi guards fitted

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 HAM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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