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DN55 CTK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,621 mi
Last recorded149,621 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 CTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 149,621 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

body slightly corroded under body cover fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 138,612 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 119,643 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 104,141 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 104,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 89,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,280 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 81,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,291 miles

Rear tyres getting low check again before winter

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,825 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear disc brakes slighty worn

Nearside front of the vehicle is damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2011 59,825 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear disc brakes slighty worn

Nearside front of the vehicle is damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,761 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE 195-65-R15

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE 195-65-R15

Fail 26 Jul 2010 47,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE 195-65-R15

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE 195-65-R15

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,426 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 CTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CTK, 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 CTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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