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AD55 CEK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,212 mi
Last recorded158,212 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 CEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 158,212 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 153,315 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust slight blow from welded joints

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

epc light on

Fail 4 Jun 2024 153,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust slight blow from welded joints

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

epc light on

Pass 12 Jun 2023 137,857 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2023 137,792 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on inner arch when on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2022 130,288 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 115,887 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 115,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose inner wheel arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2020 105,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Wiring loom, appears damaged, (burnt) leading up to battery area

Fail 25 May 2020 105,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Wiring loom, appears damaged, (burnt) leading up to battery area

Pass 8 Apr 2019 101,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexy joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Washer poor.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,908 miles

Nearside wiper blade fouling A post

Offside Front lower arch/under tray damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs of brake overheating (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 95,908 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade fouling A post

Offside Front lower arch/under tray damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs of brake overheating (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 90,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,686 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 88,683 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 78,888 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,469 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,145 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 61,095 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,132 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,902 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 45,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,270 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 38,270 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,197 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,436 miles

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

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

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 CEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 CEK, 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 CEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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