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CX55 ZND

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,986 mi
Last recorded53,986 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 ZND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 53,986 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front window inop

Fail 5 Mar 2026 53,986 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Misfiring on idling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on and flashing (8.2.1.2 (h))

Bonnet secondary retainer seized making it difficult to open bonnet

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front window inop

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls cracked and perishing. tyre 13 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 53,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 53,141 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 52,784 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear inner face. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall in places also perishing and center tread should replace , marginal pass. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

sump plug seeping oil.

Fail 16 Mar 2024 52,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens badly tarnished can clean or replace. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens badly tarnished, can clean or replace. (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear inner face. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall in places also perishing and center tread should replace , marginal pass. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

sump plug seeping oil.

Pass 26 Nov 2022 50,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 50,233 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 50,233 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 47,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 45,295 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows a scrubbed and damaged outer sidewall

Rear Inner suspect brake pads wearing low

Rear both tyres perished

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 41,207 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,685 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,581 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 35,502 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2014 34,657 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,619 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,511 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,784 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 21,850 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,125 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,650 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZND is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZND, 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 ZND is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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