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CW55 BOH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 BOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 150,856 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 150,856 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2022 143,664 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 135,909 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear low on edge with very deep cracks but no cords on show (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front bottom arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

n/s front fog light lens cracked

o/s and n/s headlight lens starting to mist but image ok

o/s rear brake disc back plate missing and n/s corrodd

Pass 7 Jul 2020 129,528 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s head light starting to mist but still have image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished with cracked side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f worn on edges getting low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2019 122,689 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp' starting to go misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f wishbone rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear o/s/r brake back plate corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre's starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 122,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp' starting to go misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f wishbone rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear o/s/r brake back plate corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre's starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 115,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 107,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread

both headlamps loose/broken brackets but units not considered insecure

both rear brake disc back plates holed and corroded

front number plate cracked

under trays obscuring components

Fail 3 Jul 2017 107,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread

both headlamps loose/broken brackets but units not considered insecure

both rear brake disc back plates holed and corroded

front number plate cracked

under trays obscuring components

Pass 11 Jul 2016 102,085 miles

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

brake pad warning light on

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 96,867 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 90,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,936 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 73,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 72,998 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,009 miles

airbag and emls lamps on

Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,386 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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CW55 BOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CW55 BOH, 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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CW55 BOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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