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CK55 VYT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,292 mi
Last recorded117,292 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 117,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2016 117,292 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 111,856 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 111,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 92,385 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 92,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2013 82,780 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 82,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 66,634 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,986 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,541 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 VYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

CK55 VYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for CK55 VYT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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