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2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

196,157 mi
Last recorded196,157 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 CNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 196,157 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine emission light on require attention

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2025 188,832 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 29 Feb 2024 175,070 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 175,067 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 162,675 miles

engine management light on

Fail 13 Feb 2023 162,672 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

engine management light on

Pass 22 Feb 2022 149,114 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 149,033 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 136,999 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 Mar 2021 136,997 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Feb 2020 129,571 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 116,658 miles

offside rear brake pads worn

Fail 18 Feb 2019 116,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Feb 2018 102,649 miles

bushes in rear trailing arms deteriorated

inner rear bushes in front suspension arms deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2018 102,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

bushes in rear trailing arms deteriorated

inner rear bushes in front suspension arms deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,611 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,611 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 67,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,607 miles

brake binding slightly osr wheel

Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,180 miles

N/S/f Beam pattern poor

Pass 6 Feb 2012 47,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 43,809 miles

both front brake discs are pitted & slightly worn on inner face

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,783 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,701 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,908 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CN55 CNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CN55 CNY, 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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CN55 CNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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