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CT55 BKU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

171,901 mi
Last recorded171,901 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 BKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 171,901 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 167,004 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 162,491 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 155,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 151,137 miles

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

nearside rear light lens damaged not effecting light output

Fail 10 Jan 2022 151,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2021 144,278 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 138,879 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 126,636 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 112,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 20 Dec 2016 100,836 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,112 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,483 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 75,483 miles

n/s/f, n/s/r, and o/s/f brake bback plates corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 67,602 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 57,908 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,652 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,377 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,946 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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CT55 BKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CT55 BKU, 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 CT55 BKU registered?

CT55 BKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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