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DN55 CCO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,609 mi
Last recorded135,609 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 CCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 135,609 miles

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 132,659 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 129,896 miles

both sills slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2023 129,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 127,172 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 127,064 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken rear and front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 123,054 miles

Front n/s & o/s brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 123,054 miles

Front n/s & o/s brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 119,203 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 107,912 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 107,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 98,551 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2018 98,548 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,040 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,947 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,050 miles

Front front

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 87,050 miles

Front front

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 77,843 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,094 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,352 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,777 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 51,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,357 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 30,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 30,464 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 CCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc 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 CCO, 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 CCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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