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CF55 OJU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,266 mi
Last recorded99,266 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 OJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 99,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 95,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 95,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 92,067 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 90,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 90,420 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cords exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 84,123 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,847 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 71,725 miles

passinger wiper blade slightly split

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,604 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 58,671 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,963 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,855 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,153 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)

both rear tyres stepping

Pass 15 Dec 2010 32,101 miles

both front suspension arm bushes starting to crack

Pass 23 Dec 2009 27,154 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 21,146 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 OJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OJU, 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 CF55 OJU registered?

CF55 OJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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The MOT history for CF55 OJU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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