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CN55 FFD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,959 mi
Last recorded168,959 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 FFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 168,959 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Nov 2021 168,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 160,034 miles

EML on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 160,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EML on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 151,610 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2019 151,610 miles

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2019 151,599 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill throughout (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear brakes not fully visible not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2018 147,355 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlight unit loose

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

diesel fuel cooler damaged but not leaking

Fail 7 Sep 2018 147,352 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded and exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlight unit loose

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

diesel fuel cooler damaged but not leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2017 139,340 miles

muddy underneath

o/s , n/s anti roll bar been rubbing on inner wheel arches

service light on dash

Fail 23 Jun 2017 139,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front inner wheel arch touching anti roll link

brake pad warning light on dash

muddy underneath

o/s head light bulb brighter than n/s

service light on dash

Pass 30 Aug 2016 127,929 miles

headlamp lens's poor

Pass 3 Sep 2015 111,433 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 101,517 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 91,995 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,184 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,772 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,558 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all four brake disc backplates corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,826 miles

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

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

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 FFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CN55 FFD, 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 FFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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