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CF55 DVB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,944 mi
Last recorded125,944 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 DVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 125,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2025 125,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 124,531 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 123,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 120,126 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 117,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 113,084 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 108,997 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 99,739 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,985 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 89,985 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,966 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 81,966 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,705 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,497 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,088 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 62,088 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,175 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 2 Sep 2011 43,646 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear lumpy on inner edge

front wipers starting to smear screen

osf indicator lense cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2010 35,882 miles

crack in offside side repeater

Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,992 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,703 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 DVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 CF55 DVB, 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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CF55 DVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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