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CX55 OKL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,208 mi
Last recorded73,208 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 OKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 73,208 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 73,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 71,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 71,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 68,021 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 66,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 63,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,332 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 55,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,012 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,415 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,283 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 41,283 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,749 miles

O/S headlamp beam immage poor due to headlamp lens deteriorated.

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,255 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,213 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,451 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,396 miles

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 OKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OKL, 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 OKL registered?

CX55 OKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is CX55 OKL safe to buy?

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