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CX55 XCM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,036 mi
Last recorded150,036 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 XCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 150,036 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 149,998 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 139,299 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt not tested due to child seat

Fail 28 Jan 2020 139,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front seat belt not tested due to child seat

Pass 1 Feb 2019 130,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 130,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 122,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 115,557 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,531 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 98,521 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 98,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 84,090 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,641 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,893 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,001 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,412 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,020 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 XCM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

CX55 XCM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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