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CA05 EKW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

259,725 mi
Last recorded259,725 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 EKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 259,725 miles
Pass 5 May 2016

under trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 218,115 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes binding

rear bumpstops perished / split

Fail 14 May 2015 218,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

rear brakes binding

rear bumpstops perished / split

Pass 9 May 2014 194,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nsf,nsr and osf brake back plates corroding

Pass 20 May 2013 171,038 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear bump stops perished

Rear number plate faded

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r brake, backplates corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 170,854 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear bump stops perished

Rear number plate faded

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r brake, backplates corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 140,104 miles

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

both nsr and osr metal brake back plates corroding

osr brake binding on slightly

Pass 17 May 2011 111,090 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 74,994 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 51,894 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 41,248 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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CA05 EKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CA05 EKW, 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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CA05 EKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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