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CT55 KDJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,819 mi
Last recorded115,819 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 KDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 115,819 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 115,817 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 106,337 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front & nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 106,337 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front & nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,171 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 103,171 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 86,527 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,780 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,361 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 60,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,413 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 52,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,457 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,073 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,276 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 43,276 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 22,612 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 22,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 KDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KDJ, 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 KDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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