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CF55 AOO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,562 mi
Last recorded62,562 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 AOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 62,562 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both becoming cloudy,pattern less defined (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 60,397 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear water in rear lamp

Pass 10 Jan 2024 58,900 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 57,207 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 56,272 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 54,836 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 53,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 49,917 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 46,550 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 45,352 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jan 2017 45,342 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 43,496 miles

near side front wiper blade rubber is extensively split.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 41,436 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,487 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,108 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,577 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 22,915 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 22,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,328 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 AOO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AOO, 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 AOO registered?

CF55 AOO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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