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CX55 TXO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,970 mi
Last recorded68,970 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 TXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 68,970 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,445 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 54,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 50,656 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 45,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear left tyre has slight cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2013 41,639 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,639 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 37,265 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,354 miles

some weare in n/s lower suspention rubber bush front

Pass 8 Nov 2010 30,350 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 30,350 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,263 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 27,263 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,260 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 TXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

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

Is CX55 TXO safe to buy?

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