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AD55 CNX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,673 mi
Last recorded114,673 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 114,673 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 114,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 111,786 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 107,761 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 107,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure Lamp insecure top screw loose (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Binding excessivly also brake calliper leaver not fully returning . (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 103,565 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 88,791 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 84,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses misty

Fail 9 Mar 2020 82,941 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses misty

Pass 13 Mar 2019 76,624 miles

Lower gearbox mount worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 70,516 miles

Offside Rear light cluster loose but not liable to fall off

Fail 19 Mar 2018 70,515 miles

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

Offside Rear light cluster loose but not liable to fall off

all four tyres perished

Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,371 miles

Nearside Rear Inner drive shaft seal damp

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

top engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,783 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 45,001 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished!

Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,434 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,541 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,895 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 Dec 2010 28,402 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 23,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 18,148 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 CNX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CNX, 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

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What year was AD55 CNX registered?

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

Is AD55 CNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 CNX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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