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CT55 KFE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,694 mi
Last recorded98,694 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 KFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 98,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 88,568 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 88,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 83,704 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Starting to perish, no cord visible. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Slightly perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 83,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Starting to perish, no cord visible. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Slightly perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 78,692 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 78,692 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively cleaned screen (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 72,979 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,860 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm, rear bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear anti-roll bar linkage bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorbers slightly misting

offside front tyre has cut

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2015 67,860 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm, rear bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear anti-roll bar linkage bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorbers slightly misting

offside front tyre has cut

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

pin hole in o/s cv boot

small chips in screen

Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,714 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 45,980 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,980 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,660 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 32,920 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,920 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 23,647 miles

Offside 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 19 Nov 2009 23,647 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KFE, 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 KFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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