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CX55 TXJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 TXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst / manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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))

uneven wear both rear tyre outer shoulders

Fail 20 Apr 2026

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst / manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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))

uneven wear both rear tyre outer shoulders

Pass 10 Apr 2025 172,248 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded difficult to see bottom area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2025 172,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded difficult to see bottom area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2024 158,836 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 158,671 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 144,742 miles

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

lowering suspension kit fitted on front

Pass 17 Mar 2022 129,907 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr & osr. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 129,906 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr & osr. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 129,896 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 125,760 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 118,643 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 104,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,485 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,181 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,213 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 63,631 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,757 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,868 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,076 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,148 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,511 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 TXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

CX55 TXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is CX55 TXJ safe to buy?

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