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CF55 GOX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,602 mi
Last recorded119,602 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 GOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 119,602 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 119,602 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 111,830 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 105,359 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 97,744 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,112 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 87,807 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 83,313 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,687 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2017 70,679 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 70,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front + rear number plates slight deteriation

front brake discs worn

headlight lenses tarnished

n/s + o/s front suspension arm rear bushes cracking

sill / underbody /engine covers fitted

tpms light on

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S REAR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SILL COVERS FITTED

TPMS LIGHT ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 55,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S REAR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SILL COVERS FITTED

TPMS LIGHT ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,491 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 49,087 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS DEEP CUT IN SIDEWALL

REAR ROAD SPRINGS VERY RUSTY

SILL COVERS FITTED

TPMS LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,708 miles

engine manment light on and epc

Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,732 miles

full plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 23,812 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 23,812 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,045 miles

full plastic engine covers fitted

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 GOX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GOX, 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 GOX registered?

CF55 GOX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is CF55 GOX safe to buy?

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