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CA05 NKG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,718 mi
Last recorded153,718 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 NKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 153,718 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 136,463 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 124,808 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 124,452 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 114,772 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 114,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear corrosion to exhaust clamp

coolant low

engine management lamp on

Fail 30 Mar 2017 114,093 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective lamp on (5.4.1)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Side repeater not working n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear corrosion to exhaust clamp

coolant low

engine management lamp on

Pass 5 Apr 2016 105,621 miles

headlights deteriorated

n/s/f tyre damaged/ on wear markers

n/s/r tyre damaged/perished

Fail 1 Apr 2016 105,621 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

headlights deteriorated

n/s/f tyre damaged/ on wear markers

n/s/r tyre damaged/perished

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,874 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 92,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 86,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front offside and nearside backplates corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 86,688 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front offside and nearside backplates corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 72,202 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2011 64,675 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,497 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre side wall not showning cords

Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,877 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,759 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 NKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NKG, 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 CA05 NKG registered?

CA05 NKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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