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CK55 WHR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,494 mi
Last recorded56,494 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 WHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 56,494 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 53,352 miles

Both front headlamps milky and dip beam patterns weak.

NS repeater lense damaged.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 53,054 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 52,632 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 52,200 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 51,772 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 51,772 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 51,086 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 49,678 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 47,969 miles

N/s/r caliper handbrake lever not returning fully to stop.

O/s/r outer lamp lense cracked.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 45,919 miles

o/s/r outer lamp lense cracked.

o/s/r outer sill damaged.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,311 miles

O/s/r lamp lense cracked.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 43,309 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/r lamp lense cracked.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 40,637 miles

N/s outer sill damaged

N/s/f wheel arch insert damaged and adrift

O/s/r lamp lense damaged

Rear no. plate discoloured

Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,609 miles

Both front tyres low tread

N/s outer sill damaged

Nail in o/s/f tyre

O/s/r lamp lense cracked

Rear No. plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,784 miles

N/s outer sill damaged

N/s/r caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop fully

N/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder, uneven wear inner tread blocks and on legal limit

O/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder and low tread

Pass 11 Nov 2011 29,913 miles

*N/s/r tyre near legal limit*

N/s/r handbrake lever not returning to stop fully

N/s/r tyre uneven wear inner tread blocks

Rear wiper smears

Fail 11 Nov 2011 29,913 miles

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

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

*N/s/r tyre near legal limit*

Both rear tyres uneven wear inner tread blocks

N/s/r handbrake lever not returning to stop fully

Rear wiper smears

Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,375 miles

n/s sill damaged

small cut n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,715 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 22,715 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 18,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 18,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WHR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK55 WHR registered?

CK55 WHR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is CK55 WHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK55 WHR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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