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CA05 NKF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,624 mi
Last recorded120,624 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 NKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 120,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 120,499 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure fouling body at front mounting to subframe inncorect (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure foremost retaining bolt striped in subframe (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components wheel clearly 30mm + to rear (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released flickering (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel has been welded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,516 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,283 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 109,281 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 108,184 miles

advice n/s and o/s rear tyre wearing on inner tread

advice o/s rear inner road wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2015 100,844 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding

front arm bushes splitting

offside rear wheel rim dented

oil leaks

rear tyres low on tread inner

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2015 100,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing mirror (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front and rear brake discs corroding

front arm bushes splitting

offside rear wheel rim dented

oil leaks

rear tyres low on tread inner

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,130 miles

Coolant leak

engine cover on top off engine insecure

engine sounds like a diesel at idle checked oil seems fine advise to get it looked at

nearside side repeter outer lens broken

slight split around middle rear box on exhaust system

Fail 27 Oct 2014 94,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

engine cover on top off engine insecure

engine sounds like a diesel at idle checked oil seems fine advise to get it looked at

nearside side repeter outer lens broken

slight split around middle rear box on exhaust system

Pass 17 Aug 2013 82,324 miles

Front brake backplates corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 24 May 2012 66,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,635 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,482 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet catch sticking

Fail 2 Jun 2010 48,482 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,956 miles

number plate spacing questionable

Fail 3 Jun 2009 37,956 miles

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

number plate spacing questionable

Pass 21 May 2008 28,924 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 NKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA05 NKF, 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 NKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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