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CW54 KNP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,645 mi
Last recorded130,645 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 KNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 130,645 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 122,505 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 112,842 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 112,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 96,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 843,469 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 76,106 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 76,062 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,904 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2012 64,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,462 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,508 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,743 miles

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,609 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 28,673 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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CW54 KNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CW54 KNP, 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 CW54 KNP registered?

CW54 KNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 2005.

Is CW54 KNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW54 KNP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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