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CN55 HNY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,987 mi
Last recorded155,987 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 155,987 miles

Crack to lower windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

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

Offside parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 8 Nov 2017 142,348 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 142,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 122,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 122,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,351 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 82,246 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 82,051 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 75,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,132 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 23 Nov 2011 57,621 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 57,601 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,081 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 37,250 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,376 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 HNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 HNY, 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 HNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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