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CT55 DAU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,993 mi
Last recorded112,993 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 DAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 112,993 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 107,324 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 101,403 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 97,253 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 97,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 94,110 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 91,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 91,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 87,139 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 87,013 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 84,857 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 84,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 68,255 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,914 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,195 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 54,148 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,171 miles

front tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2013 44,334 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,341 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 37,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

childseat fitted to centre rear seat unable to completely inspect seatbelt

Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,710 miles

childseat fitted to centre rear seat unable to completely inspect seatbelt

Pass 18 Sep 2010 33,721 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to O/S front alloy inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,995 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 DAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CT55 DAU registered?

CT55 DAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is CT55 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT55 DAU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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