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CK55 VYP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,850 mi
Last recorded144,850 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 144,850 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 137,884 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 131,637 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 120,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 120,045 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 109,534 miles

Clutch / Flywheel very noisy, Go's when clutch is depressed.

Fail 16 Jul 2018 109,534 miles

Clutch / Flywheel very noisy, Go's when clutch is depressed.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 100,971 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,086 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 91,225 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)

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2015 91,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 81,173 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 81,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 73,494 miles

both front outter cv gaiters insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2013 73,494 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front outter cv gaiters insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,624 miles

Both head lights mountings starting to wear.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 64,624 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,575 miles

Cv grease on cv boot but no hole found in boot

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,623 miles

front discs worn

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 27 Jan 2011 53,623 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front discs worn

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot to full unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,766 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 25,766 miles

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

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

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 VYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

CK55 VYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is CK55 VYP safe to buy?

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