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CK55 VFZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,925 mi
Last recorded113,925 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 113,925 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,447 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,802 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 98,800 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,946 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,402 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,474 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 84,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,566 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,889 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 75,885 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,393 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 70,387 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,583 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 62,583 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 53,812 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,767 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 VFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

CK55 VFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is CK55 VFZ safe to buy?

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