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CX55 CRU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,948 mi
Last recorded126,948 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 CRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 126,948 miles

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))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 126,914 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 119,356 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 115,294 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 115,278 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 110,439 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 105,925 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 101,223 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses misted

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2020 101,223 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 95,411 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2019 95,411 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 87,708 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 87,708 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,822 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)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 72,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,255 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,475 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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,317 miles

nearside wiper blade split but cleaning screen

Fail 23 Sep 2013 49,317 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside wiper blade split but cleaning screen

Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,723 miles

slight bind o/s rear wheel

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,561 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,432 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,627 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,399 miles

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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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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CX55 CRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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