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CT55 KEJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

82,784 mi
Last recorded82,784 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 KEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 82,784 miles

car got rust at front suspension and rear axle and joining component.

Pass 6 Aug 2025 81,601 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both slight noisy on turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

car got rust at front suspension arm and rear axle and joining component

Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,228 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 77,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 77,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 77,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 77,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern produced (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern produced (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 75,560 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 74,988 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 74,988 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 73,291 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 73,288 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front brake hoses centre ferrules corroded

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter weeping

Slight leak at exhaust rear silencer

Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,128 miles

Offside headlamp dip beam image only just OK for MoT.

Fail 1 Jun 2018 66,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 62,089 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 62,089 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 60,215 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 May 2016 60,215 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,724 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 53,817 miles

both front tyres very old and perishing!!

nail in o/s/r tyre!

Pass 16 Nov 2013 48,888 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 48,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 44,276 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 35,349 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,750 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 20,353 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 KEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KEJ, 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 KEJ registered?

CT55 KEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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