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CT55 MBU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 MBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 128,043 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Dec 2023 125,406 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all mechanical components corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 122,148 miles

both front shocker top mounts slightly noisy/rough

parking brake efficiency only just met,requires adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Dec 2021 116,449 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 116,449 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 110,972 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 110,972 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 106,083 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 93,428 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 78,787 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 78,787 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 64,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

o/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 51,322 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,666 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,540 miles

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

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

both front brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,188 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear inside shoulders

Pass 1 Dec 2011 31,849 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,611 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 21,503 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 15,517 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 15,517 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)

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 MBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MBU, 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 MBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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The MOT history for CT55 MBU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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