CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD55 CFU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,330 mi
Last recorded63,330 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 63,330 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 60,885 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 58,434 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 54,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 49,817 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 46,466 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 45,552 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 44,735 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 43,311 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 41,965 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 39,519 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Dec 2014 37,302 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 34,979 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 28,534 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 27,067 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 25,546 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 23,651 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 23,651 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 21,274 miles

child seat fitted nsr. visual check of belt only.

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD55 CFU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AD55 CFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD55 CFU?

You can check the full history of AD55 CFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD55 CFU registered?

AD55 CFU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is AD55 CFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 CFU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD55 CFU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD55 CFU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.