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CV55 OKD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,868 mi
Last recorded151,868 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 OKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 151,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 142,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 128,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 120,297 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 113,778 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 110,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 110,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 92,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Offside Front Brake caliper slider dust cover missing

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,393 miles

Beam deflectors fitted to n/side and o/side headlights.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between middle and rear silencers. (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,172 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,711 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,369 miles

rear exhaust slight leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 53,367 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,200 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 49,195 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,137 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 37,122 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,486 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 36,437 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

centre stop light not working possibly not connected

Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,767 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre rear stop light not working no wiring seen

Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,505 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 OKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 CV55 OKD, 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 OKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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