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DV55 CPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,430 mi
Last recorded135,430 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 135,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 135,357 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 127,882 miles

rear most front wishbone pushes perished/cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2015 116,581 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both poor but ok (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 116,581 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both poor but ok (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 104,472 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

trailer socket, 7 pin, terminals corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2013 93,273 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S and N/S rear shock absorber bump stop bushes split in half and dirt shield tube detached

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 93,273 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S and N/S rear shock absorber bump stop bushes split in half and dirt shield tube detached

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 83,620 miles

front no.plate damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2012 83,620 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front no.plate damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,018 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated. Nearside broken up allowing shock shoud to be float up and down shock!

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,379 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight buldge on inner wall

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight damage on front number plate

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

unable to check all of underneath of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,191 miles

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

unable to check all of underneath of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,155 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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DV55 CPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV55 CPU, 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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DV55 CPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is DV55 CPU safe to buy?

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