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CX55 JJK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

233,536 mi
Last recorded233,536 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 JJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 233,536 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 221,505 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 211,644 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 198,813 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 187,431 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 184,642 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 184,633 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear and centre (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 178,789 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 168,951 miles

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

Rear Both (inner edges)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 168,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Both (inner edges)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 162,415 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 155,758 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 155,758 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 146,620 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 135,112 miles

tyres are near legal limmit small cut on inside of n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2012 106,265 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 88,240 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,092 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,714 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 JJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JJK, 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 JJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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