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CN55 FOA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,147 mi
Last recorded87,147 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 FOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 87,147 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 87,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 83,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,985 miles

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2023 79,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 76,809 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

headlamp beam images just visible

Fail 27 Jan 2022 76,809 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits test aborted (8.2.1.2 (c))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

headlamp beam images just visible

Pass 28 Jan 2021 74,782 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 74,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding pit and rollers, over heating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 71,601 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 71,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,962 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 69,962 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,077 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,518 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 67,518 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort hand brake mechanism sticking (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,992 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,592 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,528 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,835 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,909 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,170 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,921 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,054 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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CN55 FOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FOA, 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 CN55 FOA registered?

CN55 FOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is CN55 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN55 FOA shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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