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C20 CKB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests41 (35 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85.4%

Mileage

108,309 mi
Last recorded108,309 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 CKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

35 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 108,309 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 18 Dec 2025 160,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 99,256 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 153,016 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 97,263 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 145,278 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 145,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 89,839 miles

engine light on

Fail 9 Aug 2023 89,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine light on

Pass 17 Dec 2022 138,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,582 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 81,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 128,734 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 72,731 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 72,731 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front linkage arm dust cover

Pass 19 Dec 2020 119,224 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 66,078 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 108,921 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 57,701 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Jan 2019 97,000 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dented on inner of alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rear arm defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear electrical handbrake squeeky from motors

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

undertray loose

Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,098 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 83,784 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 48,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 72,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 72,036 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 46,725 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,645 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 63,827 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,647 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,858 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,948 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 61,674 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 32,615 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,190 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 60,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 29,203 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,996 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyre starter to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,178 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)

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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C20 CKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.4%.

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 C20 CKB, 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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C20 CKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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