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CW55 DVC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,424 mi
Last recorded120,424 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 DVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 120,424 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 118,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 117,432 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 111,686 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 100,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 85,760 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 85,750 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,195 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 84,737 miles

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

advise under trays fitted hiding some components

Fail 12 Dec 2016 84,736 miles

Central Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

advise under trays fitted hiding some components

Pass 23 Dec 2015 82,796 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,616 miles

o/s cv boot

Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,036 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,443 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,126 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

car has been fitted with lowering coil springs all round

Fail 29 Jun 2011 58,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,468 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 46,865 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,008 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 30,115 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)

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 DVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DVC, 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 CW55 DVC registered?

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

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