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CX55 XHR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,982 mi
Last recorded104,982 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 XHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 104,982 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 97,821 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,502 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 93,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 91,192 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Coil Spring corroded

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 91,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Coil Spring corroded

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 87,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2014 81,752 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 81,752 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 75,961 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,123 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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)

TRACTION CONROL LIGHT ON

Pass 18 Nov 2011 56,557 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 55,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

esp light on dash

rear brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on dash

front brake pads fitted incorrectly

Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,406 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn low

Fail 13 Oct 2010 39,406 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,674 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,381 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 XHR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHR, 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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CX55 XHR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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