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CT55 FND

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,371 mi
Last recorded90,371 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 FND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 90,371 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2025 86,756 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 86,756 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 82,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 79,019 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 77,628 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened boths sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 77,628 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened boths sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 75,196 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 75,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,405 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 70,004 miles

front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated.

Pass 5 May 2016 68,604 miles

Both rear coil springs broken, secure in cup

Front wipers smear

High level brake light not working

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,827 miles

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

225/40/18 X 4

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 58,440 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 52,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 52,485 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)

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

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)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,237 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 35,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre inner edge is bald

offside front tyre inner edge is bald

Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,191 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre inner edge is bald

offside front tyre inner edge is bald

Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2008 22,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 FND is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FND, 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 FND is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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