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CT55 BMU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,203 mi
Last recorded89,203 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 BMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 89,203 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 83,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 78,997 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,863 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,146 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,162 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,564 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,872 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,840 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,542 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished badly

Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,017 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 21,798 miles

rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 27 Nov 2012 15,795 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 12,116 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 10,918 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 9,948 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 6,773 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 6,773 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 BMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol 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 BMU, 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 BMU registered?

CT55 BMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is CT55 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT55 BMU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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