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CF55 AOL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

168,627 mi
Last recorded168,627 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 AOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 168,627 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 158,850 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 150,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 142,863 miles

front cv boots detiorating

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 29 Jul 2021 135,111 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 127,088 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 117,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 0mm on insides (5.2.3 (e))

underbody and components corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2018 104,449 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,154 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 88,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,205 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 71,411 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 64,189 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,287 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,090 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,768 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 29,810 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,810 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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CF55 AOL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CF55 AOL, 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 CF55 AOL registered?

CF55 AOL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is CF55 AOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF55 AOL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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