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DN55 CTO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,878 mi
Last recorded70,878 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 CTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 70,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 70,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Heavy corrosion on all suspension parts

second bonnet catch siezed

Pass 26 Oct 2023 68,580 miles

Headlight lenses are going opaque and have poor beam pattern

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe and components connected to it have heavy corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,127 miles

Both side front Headlamp lens slightly defective

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly (not showing coard) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 66,391 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly (not showing coard) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,472 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 64,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,634 miles

Front Headlamps becoming opaque poor beam pattern

Front Wipers poor at clearing screen

Fail 27 Sep 2019 62,634 miles

Front Headlamps becoming opaque poor beam pattern

Front Wipers poor at clearing screen

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 60,483 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 60,483 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 58,366 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 58,343 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,833 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,876 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 51,876 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,981 miles

both front wishbone bushes split slightly

Fail 16 Oct 2014 45,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front wishbone bushes split slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,689 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 41,689 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,216 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 37,216 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,297 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,515 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,777 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 CTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CTO, 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 CTO registered?

DN55 CTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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