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CW55 LCE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

190,674 mi
Last recorded190,674 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 LCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 190,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Front back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Rear back plate missing

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

Under body corrosion

under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jan 2020 190,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Front back plate corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear back plate missing

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

Under body corrosion

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2018 170,824 miles

Front brake backplate corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

headlamp lenses faded

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2018 170,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake backplate corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

headlamp lenses faded

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 156,051 miles

Body has slight corrosion Slight under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front slight corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Oct 2017 156,049 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Center exhaust clamp (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion Slight under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front slight corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2016 145,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 135,709 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 135,709 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 126,213 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 126,213 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 115,193 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 101,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 87,598 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 87,598 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,964 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres have cracks to tread area

Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,863 miles

N/S/Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 10 Oct 2008 42,863 miles

N/S/Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LCE, 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 LCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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