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CV55 KYT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,350 mi
Last recorded110,350 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 KYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 110,350 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 106,297 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 105,167 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted , plastic outer oversills fitted both sides

Fail 10 Feb 2023 105,167 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted , plastic outer oversills fitted both sides

Pass 27 Jan 2022 102,571 miles

underside covered with underseal

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

undertays and plastic outer oversills fitted both sides

Pass 5 Feb 2021 101,214 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Jan 2020 94,669 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 4 Feb 2019 87,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 80,377 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,373 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section deteriorated.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (deteriorated) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 53,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Both rear tyre's split but not showing cords

Fail 29 Jan 2014 53,821 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Both rear tyre's split but not showing cords

Pass 26 Jan 2013 48,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2013 48,201 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,388 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 37,382 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,762 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,442 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 26,297 miles

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

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 KYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KYT, 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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CV55 KYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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The MOT history for CV55 KYT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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