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CF05 HKM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,663 mi
Last recorded110,663 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 HKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 110,663 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2019 110,663 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 107,405 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions met on second test/suggest investigate

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 99,301 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,956 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 85,942 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML on

Pass 26 Aug 2015 85,944 miles

EML on

Pass 4 Aug 2014 74,302 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 74,302 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,463 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,312 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,194 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,282 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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CF05 HKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CF05 HKM, 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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CF05 HKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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