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AD55 CNU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,303 mi
Last recorded144,303 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 CNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 144,303 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 133,883 miles

Front headlamps slightly loose in fitting

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad slightly loose in carrier

Fail 26 Oct 2022 133,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamps slightly loose in fitting

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad slightly loose in carrier

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 121,784 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 110,237 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 100,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 100,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 91,852 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 87,580 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2015 80,803 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2015 80,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 70,445 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 61,165 miles

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

o/s/r tyre is deteriorating

Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,356 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 43,577 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,293 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 37,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 30,364 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,553 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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AD55 CNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CNU, 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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What year was AD55 CNU registered?

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

Is AD55 CNU safe to buy?

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