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CK55 VYO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,542 mi
Last recorded113,542 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 113,542 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 97,426 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 97,396 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 143,315 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 143,309 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyr worn inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 132,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

all 4 back plates on vehicle deteriated

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2012 117,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres near limit 2mm

both rear shock covers detached

engine oil level low

n/side rear tyre near limit 2mm

o/side rear anti roll bar drop link bush splitting

o/side rear tyre getting near limit 3mm

Fail 8 Nov 2012 117,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres near limit 2mm

both rear shock covers detached

engine oil level low

n/side rear tyre near limit 2mm

o/side rear anti roll bar drop link bush splitting

o/side rear tyre getting near limit 3mm

Pass 10 Nov 2011 100,569 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 84,683 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 84,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,091 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

CK55 VYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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