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CW55 FKN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,712 mi
Last recorded121,712 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 FKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 121,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 121,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 112,267 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 112,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 108,447 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 108,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Aug 2019 105,499 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 103,495 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 103,495 miles

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 27 Mar 2018 103,459 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 103,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 102,529 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 93,925 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 83,303 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn heavily on the edges.

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but no exsposed cords.

offside rear tyre has splits on the inner sidewall but no exsposed cords.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,982 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 65,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,664 miles

Brake warning light on dash - as of April 2012 this becomes a MOT FAIL

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light (eml) on - as of April 2012 this becomes a MOT FAIL

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

Front pads APPROX 75% worn

Nail in Nearside Front tyre is too close to the edge of the tyre so it is NOT repairable (215/45 Zr17 W)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Pads Approx 75% worn

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Traction control ( ESP) warning light on - as of April 2012 this becomes a MOT FAIL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pas wear sensor missing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2012 52,664 miles

Brake warning light on dash - as of April 2012 this becomes a MOT FAIL

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light (eml) on - as of April 2012 this becomes a MOT FAIL

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

Front pads APPROX 75% worn

Nail in Nearside Front tyre is too close to the edge of the tyre so it is NOT repairable (215/45 Zr17 W)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Pads Approx 75% worn

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Traction control ( ESP) warning light on - as of April 2012 this becomes a MOT FAIL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

pas wear sensor missing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,457 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 42,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,461 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 4,410 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 4,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FKN, 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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CW55 FKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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