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CT55 KDK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,335 mi
Last recorded86,335 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 KDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 86,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 84,646 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,183 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2019 80,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 77,595 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 77,595 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 74,156 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre very worn on inner edge - no cords showing

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

evidence of coolant leak

Pass 31 May 2016 67,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear tyre wearing more on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

signs of a coolant leak at the front of the engine

Fail 28 May 2016 67,027 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear tyre wearing more on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

signs of a coolant leak at the front of the engine

Pass 29 May 2015 62,832 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 62,832 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)

Pass 26 May 2015 62,736 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,939 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 56,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 34,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear brake light inoperative

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2012 34,272 miles

ESP warning light on

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

front wipers deteriorated

high level stoplamp not working

Fail 23 Nov 2012 34,272 miles

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

ESP warning light on

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

front wipers deteriorated

high level stoplamp not working

Pass 18 Nov 2011 32,783 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

surface cracking on outer wall of o/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2011 32,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

surface cracking on outer wall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2010 30,269 miles

Offside Rear 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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 30,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 21 Nov 2009 26,164 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 19,794 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 KDK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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