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DN55 CBU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,208 mi
Last recorded77,208 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 CBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 77,208 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

General underbody surface corrosion showing Rear Inner wing shields loose both sides

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroding & dust covers/bump stops insecure

Rear suspension hubs corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 77,147 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S/F & O/S/F (3.4 (b) (ii))

All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody surface corrosion showing Rear Inner wing shields loose both sides

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroding & dust covers/bump stops insecure

Rear suspension hubs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 76,496 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody surface corrosion showing Rear Inner wing shields loose both sides

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroding & dust covers/bump stops insecure

Rear suspension hubs corroded

Slight rear brake imbalance on application & release

Pass 3 Jul 2023 75,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside mirror tape repair

Rear Inner wing shields loose both sides

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

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

Rear suspension hubs corroded

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and heavily perishing all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion showing

Pass 16 Jun 2022 74,817 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2022 74,817 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2021 73,612 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

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

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

Nearside Rear Absorber dust over insecure

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 71,706 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Bump stop/shock absorber dust cover insecure.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,486 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

N/S/F sidelight dull

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped, ribbed & worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 69,486 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F sidelight dull

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped, ribbed & worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 67,132 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover insecure

Rear brake disc lipped, ribbed & worn

Winter tyres fitted to the front

Fail 20 Nov 2017 67,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover insecure

Rear brake disc lipped, ribbed & worn

Winter tyres fitted to the front

Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,049 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age

Emissions too low to register

Front brake disc lipped

Front lower track control arm rear bushes worn

Front tyre's wearing on the inner edge

Rear brake absorber dust covers insecure

Rear brake disc lipped

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 16 Nov 2015 61,079 miles

Front Brake disc lipped

Rear Brake disc lipped

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated/insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2015 61,079 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake disc lipped

Rear Brake disc lipped

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated/insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2014 57,125 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 51,996 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,133 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 47,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,441 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 34,819 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 34,819 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,699 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,889 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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DN55 CBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DN55 CBU, 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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DN55 CBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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