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CX55 DKO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,236 mi
Last recorded147,236 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 DKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 147,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 139,333 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 133,374 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 127,179 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 121,247 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 118,188 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 114,224 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 106,705 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 98,645 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,179 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,736 miles

Inner cv joint bolts loose

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2015 84,736 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Inner cv joint bolts loose

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2014 77,365 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,809 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,494 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 59,494 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,433 miles

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

o/s n/s front inner brake disc,s pitted advise

Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,403 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 26,669 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 DKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 CX55 DKO, 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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What year was CX55 DKO registered?

CX55 DKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is CX55 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 DKO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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