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CV55 KYN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

171,223 mi
Last recorded171,223 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 KYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 171,223 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 166,731 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 159,586 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 158,018 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 158,016 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 156,381 miles

Nearside wing mirror indicator unit dull in operation

Pass 24 Nov 2018 148,960 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 139,781 miles

Rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2016 129,609 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 119,877 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 109,162 miles

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

both front headlamps lenses fading

centre stop light dim

Pass 21 Nov 2013 95,836 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 77,445 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 63,900 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,528 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,310 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,868 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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CV55 KYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CV55 KYN, 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 CV55 KYN registered?

CV55 KYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CV55 KYN safe to buy?

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