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C1 KEK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,401 mi
Last recorded78,401 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 KEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 78,401 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 74,390 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 69,972 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 66,161 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 61,940 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 61,940 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 58,399 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 56,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,285 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,414 miles

Front both tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,055 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,207 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,772 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,982 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,258 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,778 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,987 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 27,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 25,299 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,689 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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C1 KEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C1 KEK, 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 C1 KEK registered?

C1 KEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is C1 KEK safe to buy?

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