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CK55 VGF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,158 mi
Last recorded127,158 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 127,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 122,708 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 118,517 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

slight surface corrosion within prescribed areas under vehicle / general

Fail 12 Mar 2022 118,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

slight surface corrosion within prescribed areas under vehicle / general

Pass 20 Feb 2021 112,317 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

corrosion on underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components

offside body has damage on doors, wing and rear wing

Pass 22 Feb 2020 107,877 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 103,098 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 103,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 99,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,788 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,787 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 91,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 86,146 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 101,944 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,883 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,461 miles

Brake pad wear indicater light switched on.

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

number plates stuck on

Fail 24 Feb 2012 81,454 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Brake pad wear indicater light switched on.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,485 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 76,485 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

under carrage cover fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,862 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 62,860 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,860 miles

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

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 VGF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

CK55 VGF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is CK55 VGF safe to buy?

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