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CX55 DBY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

382,551 mi
Last recorded382,551 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 DBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 382,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

E.M.L . LIGHT ON

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner SILL CORRODED

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

PARK BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET

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

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTED /BUSHES WORN /CRACKED

Pass 27 Aug 2025 378,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS AT ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED/BUSHES WORN/CRACKED

Fail 22 Aug 2025 378,062 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS AT ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

E.M.L.LAMP ON

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR BRITTLE

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

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED/BUSHES WORN/CRACKED

Pass 6 Sep 2024 371,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS OXODISING (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE PADS AND DISC SHOW SIGNS OF BEING OVERHEATED

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

Parking brake performance only just met, may require further adjustment

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

SOME SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED ALSO BUSHES CRACKED /WORN

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 23 Aug 2024 371,553 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS OXODISING (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE PADS AND DISC SHOW SIGNS OF BEING OVERHEATED

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

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

SOME SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED ALSO BUSHES CRACKED /WORN

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 364,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SOME OXODISING (1.1.11 (c))

HEADLAMP LENS;S DULL

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

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

SIGNS OF DIESEL ON UNDER ENGINE TRAY

TRAYS / COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED /SOME BUSHES WORN

Fail 31 Aug 2023 364,614 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SOME OXODISING (1.1.11 (c))

HEADLAMP LENS;S DULL

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

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

SIGNS OF DIESEL ON UNDER ENGINE TRAY

TRAYS / COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED /SOME BUSHES WORN

Pass 29 Aug 2022 355,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS OXODISING (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENS;S SCRATCHED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

TRAYS /COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED /BUSHES WORN

Fail 22 Aug 2022 355,363 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS OXODISING (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENS;S SCRATCHED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

TRAYS /COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED /BUSHES WORN

Pass 15 Aug 2021 343,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS OXODISING (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

Pass 28 Aug 2020 333,142 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 314,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 288,780 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 263,557 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses scratched (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 263,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses scratched (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2016 239,245 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 239,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2015 215,892 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

water leak from area of radiator

Pass 30 Aug 2014 192,398 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 165,351 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 145,285 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 145,285 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 122,659 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 101,347 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 81,562 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 81,562 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 58,988 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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CX55 DBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CX55 DBY, 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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CX55 DBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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