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CT55 JFY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,892 mi
Last recorded91,892 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 JFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 91,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 91,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both front flexi joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 91,613 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,735 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 88,710 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2016 77,593 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 65,966 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 56,052 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 48,556 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,174 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 39,157 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,284 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 26,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 26,089 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 19,050 miles

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

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 JFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JFY, 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 JFY registered?

CT55 JFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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