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CW55 DZY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,060 mi
Last recorded139,060 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 DZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 139,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 135,926 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 133,811 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 129,243 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 126,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 126,769 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel cooler. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 123,180 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 118,469 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 116,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf & osf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 110,970 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 104,972 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,756 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,806 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 83,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,203 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,562 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 73,562 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,835 miles

brake pipe clip broken , centre rear brake pipe

end broken off offside rear spring

Fail 8 Nov 2011 55,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 55,701 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 48,068 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,083 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 39,083 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,846 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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CW55 DZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CW55 DZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW55 DZY registered?

CW55 DZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is CW55 DZY safe to buy?

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