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CT55 BNU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

242,615 mi
Last recorded242,615 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 BNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 242,615 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s outer sill damaged and corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 4 Mar 2025 242,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s outer sill damaged and corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Mar 2024 230,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Outer sills damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 230,908 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire diesel (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Outer sills damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 223,840 miles

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to open tailgate - checks carried out via rear seats

Fail 3 Mar 2023 223,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to open tailgate - checks carried out via rear seats

Pass 28 Feb 2022 220,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 213,476 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 213,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 207,402 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 191,793 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing - uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 191,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing - uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 175,200 miles

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Rear lamp lose

Fail 9 Feb 2018 175,200 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear lamp lose

Pass 23 Feb 2017 160,634 miles

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

Offside Outer door sill damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2017 160,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer door sill damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2016 141,733 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 141,733 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 127,439 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 110,120 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 96,062 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 96,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,066 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 62,987 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,987 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,499 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 38,001 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 37,994 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 BNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 CT55 BNU, 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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CT55 BNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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