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CX55 GDV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,432 mi
Last recorded129,432 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 GDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 129,432 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,458 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 116,455 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 94,109 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 90,472 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 75,376 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 63,355 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,100 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,555 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,150 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 39,147 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,592 miles

Oil level on minimum

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 GDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GDV, 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 GDV registered?

CX55 GDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is CX55 GDV safe to buy?

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