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CT55 EOO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,906 mi
Last recorded178,906 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 EOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 178,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 17,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 151,399 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 151,392 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 123,901 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 94,611 miles

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel bearing worn

o/s and n/s rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2011 79,336 miles

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

engine oil on min

esp warning light on dash

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 25 Jun 2011 79,336 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine oil on min

esp warning light on dash

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,148 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,220 miles

minor scratches on near side of front screen

Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,796 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 38,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EOO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EOO, 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 EOO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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