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DN55 CCF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,797 mi
Last recorded152,797 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 CCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 152,797 miles

Body panel slightly loose Front bumper damaged but not insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Front brake pads lipped and worn from being fitted with incorrect sized discs, both fronts

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion to rear of vehicle

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded

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 Arch corroded

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 152,797 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Body panel slightly loose Front bumper damaged but not insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Front brake pads lipped and worn from being fitted with incorrect sized discs, both fronts

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion to rear of vehicle

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Arch corroded

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 147,525 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 147,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 147,311 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted needs to be secured (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,850 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 138,840 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Failed at 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 131,652 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 127,815 miles

N/S & O/S front shocks corroding

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 124,652 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 122,040 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 116,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill area. (elongated drain hole) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 116,617 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside rear sill corroded through/perforated.(The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded through/perforated.a.The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill area. (elongated drain hole) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear shocker bump stop deteriotated

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 105,311 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,207 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 99,207 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 92,799 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,723 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 87,723 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,781 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 76,704 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,471 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 68,471 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 57,244 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,619 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 CCF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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