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CK55 OLR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

118,560 mi
Last recorded118,560 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 OLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 118,560 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 118,557 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near side outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 115,860 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to penetrate various corrosion to inner and outer sills front and rear inner wheel arches

Fail 12 Jan 2023 115,852 miles

Emissions not tested center exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to penetrate various corrosion to inner and outer sills front and rear inner wheel arches

Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,657 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 112,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 109,334 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 109,334 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 105,821 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 105,821 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 101,618 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 101,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,644 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 98,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 95,382 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 91,453 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 87,899 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 82,819 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 82,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 22 Sep 2012 75,541 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 75,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 63,124 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,124 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 50,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,129 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,759 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,396 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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CK55 OLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK55 OLR, 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 CK55 OLR registered?

CK55 OLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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