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CX55 XJE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,715 mi
Last recorded155,715 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 XJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 155,715 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 155,693 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 149,911 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 149,315 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 149,315 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 137,390 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 109,411 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 108,312 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,371 miles

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,888 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 XJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

CX55 XJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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