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CW55 BPX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,329 mi
Last recorded207,329 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 BPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 207,329 miles

Both front brake reaction bushes are starting to split

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

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))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 197,465 miles

Engine management lamp on. Emissions ok

Front Both headlamp lenses deteriorated. Image just visible

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges and measured 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 197,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Engine management lamp on. Emissions ok

Front Both headlamp lenses deteriorated. Image just visible

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges and measured 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 186,325 miles

Engine management lamp on. Emissions ok

Front Headlamp lenses deteriorated. Image still visible

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coating swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both just over wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 186,325 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine management lamp on. Emissions ok

Front Headlamp lenses deteriorated. Image still visible

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coating swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both just over wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 173,627 miles

Engine management lamp on. Emissions ok

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

Offside Rear disc slightly corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coating on both rear pipes swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 173,444 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement hand brake pivot seized (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management lamp on. Emissions ok

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

Offside Rear disc slightly corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coating on both rear pipes swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 162,159 miles

Engine management lamp on. Emissions ok

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated. Immage ok

Fail 26 Aug 2014 162,159 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine management lamp on. Emissions ok

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated. Immage ok

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2013 147,985 miles

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

Management lamp on . Emissions ok

Not all of the segments in near side repeater working

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 131,620 miles

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

Management lamp on. Emissions ok

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 131,620 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Management lamp on. Emissions ok

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 114,005 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Menagement lamp on. Emissions ok

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,721 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 79,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 79,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 BPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CW55 BPX, 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 BPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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