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CT55 FNE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,380 mi
Last recorded136,380 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 FNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 136,380 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r-n/s/r-n/s/f inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

oil leak- covers fitted- o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play- steering rack has slight play- o/s/f link slight play- centre stop lamp 50% sources illuminating

Fail 14 Nov 2017 136,380 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r-n/s/r-n/s/f inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

oil leak- covers fitted- o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play- steering rack has slight play- o/s/f link slight play- centre stop lamp 50% sources illuminating

Fail 13 Nov 2017 136,328 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak-n/s/f tyre on limit-o/s/f cv boot deteriorated-o/s/f tyre wearing low-steering rack play

Pass 14 Nov 2016 122,596 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 114,708 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 114,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 101,525 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 91,926 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 82,090 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 69,666 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 58,211 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,477 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,308 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 FNE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FNE, 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 FNE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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