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AD55 CCU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,630 mi
Last recorded242,630 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 CCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 242,630 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed front and rears (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2023 242,630 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed front and rears (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2022 235,341 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 235,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 221,147 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 197,349 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 182,933 miles

Engine Management Light on dash

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both sides, headlamp aims slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2018 166,466 miles

covers & shields fitted

headlamps deteriorated

nearside front wheel has slight bind

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 166,460 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted

headlamps deteriorated

nearside front wheel has slight bind

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2017 150,055 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 150,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

covers & shields fitted

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 132,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on/close to limit 195/65/15

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2015 109,949 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 109,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,807 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 86,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,016 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,732 miles

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges may need tracking adjustment

Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,300 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit advise change asap

Fail 11 Oct 2011 54,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit advise change asap

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,033 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 39,753 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 39,753 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,977 miles

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

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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AD55 CCU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AD55 CCU, 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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AD55 CCU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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