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CX55 NVE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

198,919 mi
Last recorded198,919 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 NVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 198,919 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components arms, frame and mountings are corrode

Pass 12 Jan 2022 191,885 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 191,860 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 182,603 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 174,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp pattern weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 159,047 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 159,047 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 144,739 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 130,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 130,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 121,369 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 121,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 112,537 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 104,073 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 93,727 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 82,281 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,592 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,794 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 2 Dec 2008 46,422 miles

Offside Rear 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 NVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NVE, 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 NVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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