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CT55 GUX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,388 mi
Last recorded140,388 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 GUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 140,388 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 140,145 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 128,730 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

hole in o/s/f sill but not in prescribed area

Fail 1 Mar 2019 128,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

hole in o/s/f sill but not in prescribed area

Pass 13 Dec 2017 128,681 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 123,671 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 110,301 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 99,765 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 99,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate split

o\s and n\s front brake discs corroded

tow bar socket faulty

Fail 29 Nov 2013 99,303 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o\s and n\s front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 87,756 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Tow bar socket operation faulty

Fail 4 Dec 2012 87,750 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Tow bar socket operation faulty

Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,678 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 59,931 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,823 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,385 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 GUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUX, 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 GUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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