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CX55 PXL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,381 mi
Last recorded117,381 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 PXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2021 117,381 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre ferrule mount (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre ferrule mount (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 113,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 111,960 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 110,218 miles

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

both rear tyre walls slightly cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2017 104,154 miles

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

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 16 Aug 2016 94,559 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 88,840 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,514 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 78,440 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,398 miles

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,361 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,930 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,745 miles

offside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,036 miles

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 PXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

CX55 PXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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