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DN55 CCU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,601 mi
Last recorded154,601 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 154,601 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 149,782 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 146,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 143,299 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 139,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 135,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 135,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 132,438 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 124,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 121,275 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 121,275 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 107,932 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 96,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 96,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,220 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 85,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r back plate rust holed

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,016 miles

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 13 Dec 2012 71,263 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,169 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 51,761 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,464 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,555 miles

rear tyres starting to wear thin on edges.

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 CCU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DN55 CCU, 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 DN55 CCU registered?

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

Is DN55 CCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN55 CCU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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