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126,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on btm arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front shock absorbers corroded
both headlamp lenses misted
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under trays fitted
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both headlamp lenses misted
plastic under trays fitted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both headlamp lenses misted
plastic under trays fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both headlamp lenses misted
plastic under trays fitted
Front suspension arms corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
plastic under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front suspension arms corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
plastic under trays fitted
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate slightly
slight corrosion on front and rear suspension components
slight film on n/s/f headlamp
undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside wiper blade split but cleaning screen
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
nearside wiper blade split but cleaning screen
slight bind o/s rear wheel
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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CX55 CRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 CX55 CRU, 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 CX55 CRU registered?
CX55 CRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2005.
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