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CN55 FRC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

213,549 mi
Last recorded213,549 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 FRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 213,549 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 213,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure seat belt sill corroded within 30cm of anchorage (10.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 207,725 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 207,714 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 201,691 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 195,967 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 189,974 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 189,968 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 184,740 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 184,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear low pressure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 177,635 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 166,863 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nail in offside rear tyre on outer edge. 195/65r15

Fail 9 Jul 2018 166,863 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nail in offside rear tyre on outer edge. 195/65r15

Pass 22 Sep 2017 161,979 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 155,128 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 147,757 miles

Both head lamps have little or no beam pattern, replacement head lamps required

Pass 6 Oct 2014 139,619 miles

Nearside & offside headlamp glass frosted

Nearside rear brake has slight binding

Pass 7 Oct 2013 130,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 119,357 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 119,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 107,830 miles

front numberplate delaminating but still legible at the moment

nearside front tyre worn on edge on raised platform section of tread

Pass 19 Oct 2010 92,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 92,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,494 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 74,909 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 FRC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FRC, 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 FRC registered?

CN55 FRC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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