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CX55 XWS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,243 mi
Last recorded149,243 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 XWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 149,243 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 137,531 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 134,730 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 132,115 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbones rear most bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear slight brake bind

Pass 20 Nov 2018 126,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 125,348 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 125,345 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 120,877 miles

Central Rear exhaust clamp corroded

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (strong advise) (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear when turning by hand there is a brake bind (strong advise)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear the rear subframe has light corrosion but nothing to cause a weakness

both front wishbone rear most bushes perished/cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2016 115,325 miles

Nearside Rear rear caliper sticking slightly causing a brake bind

centre exhaust bracket corroded away

Pass 10 Aug 2015 108,417 miles

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

engine under tray insecure

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,257 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,011 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 89,011 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,250 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 82,219 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,095 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

O/S Wing mirror cover/cap cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2010 60,028 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,311 miles

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

Front number plate just starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,485 miles

Both rear tyres starting wear unevenly on inner shoulder

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 XWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

CX55 XWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is CX55 XWS safe to buy?

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