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CV55 MXS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,771 mi
Last recorded133,771 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 MXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 133,771 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 112,965 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,763 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,978 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 60,973 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,766 miles

child seat in rear

Fail 16 Oct 2015 57,766 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seat in rear

Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,859 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,418 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,963 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 56,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,561 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,655 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,784 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,566 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 MXS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXS, 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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What year was CV55 MXS registered?

CV55 MXS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is CV55 MXS safe to buy?

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