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CK05 DNV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,244 mi
Last recorded131,244 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 DNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 131,244 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 131,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 131,235 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has minor cracks in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2017 124,611 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre coupler loose (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 117,646 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 111,524 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 111,524 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 105,749 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,966 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 92,285 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2012 92,083 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,107 miles

binding on off side rear wheel ok at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,257 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 43,007 miles

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 3 Mar 2008 25,858 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 DNV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK05 DNV, 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 DNV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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