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CN55 FFY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,977 mi
Last recorded139,977 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 FFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 139,977 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 139,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 134,525 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 134,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 122,706 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges 205/55/r16/91v

Pass 15 Aug 2016 117,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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Pass 5 Jan 2016 110,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 110,908 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 101,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 16 Oct 2014 101,188 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,831 miles

Secondary bonnet latch partially seized

Fail 15 Oct 2013 92,831 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Secondary bonnet latch partially seized

Pass 4 Oct 2012 82,895 miles

corrosion of front and rear brake back plates

Fail 4 Oct 2012 82,895 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion of front and rear brake back plates

Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,456 miles

corrosion of n/s ando/s front brake backing plates

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,877 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 67,877 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 56,434 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 56,434 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,168 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 42,168 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FFY, 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 FFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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