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CK05 CXA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

145,971 mi
Last recorded145,971 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 CXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 145,971 miles

rear axel surface corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2025 145,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear axel surface corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2024 126,863 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2023 122,897 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2023 122,897 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2022 119,378 miles

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

Suspension components front and rear - corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 119,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner/outer sill - holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components front and rear - corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 114,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY almost too excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush - worn/split/movement VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated almost too excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - worn/movement VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear sub-frame and suspension components - corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2021 114,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush - worn/split/movement too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY almost too excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush - worn/split/movement VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated almost too excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - worn/movement VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear sub-frame and suspension components - corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 110,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 110,015 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 101,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rearmost bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning to its stop

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge slight misshape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2019 101,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rearmost bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning to its stop

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge slight misshape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 89,946 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pattern just meeting minimum requirement (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pattern just meeting minimum requirement (4.1.4 (b))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 19 Jun 2018 89,944 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pattern just meeting minimum requirement (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pattern just meeting minimum requirement (4.1.4 (b))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 13 Jun 2017 86,661 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 86,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 82,180 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 81,965 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2015 76,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,134 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 75,134 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 71,681 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,934 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level required 1ltr top up

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks

Fail 17 Aug 2012 56,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine oil level required 1ltr top up

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks

Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,149 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 46,149 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,601 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,464 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 10,291 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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CK05 CXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 CK05 CXA, 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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CK05 CXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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