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CT55 FHZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,524 mi
Last recorded73,524 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 FHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 73,524 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 73,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 73,366 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,213 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 68,149 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 68,137 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 67,888 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 67,888 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 67,259 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 67,259 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,129 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,553 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 65,524 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,524 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,662 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 54,458 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,458 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,454 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 46,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 46,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,997 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 FHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FHZ, 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 FHZ registered?

CT55 FHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is CT55 FHZ safe to buy?

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