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CK05 FVF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,316 mi
Last recorded59,316 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 FVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 59,316 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 59,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also Low & Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 56,574 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 56,574 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 50,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 45,630 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded and bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,043 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm corroded and bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bushes perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bushes perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 40,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective low output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm and worn on inner edge 195/6515 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective low output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm and worn on inner edge 195/6515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,202 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,397 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 33,208 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,088 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,552 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,249 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,935 miles

collant level below minimum

Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,720 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,722 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,857 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,538 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,767 miles

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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 FVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK05 FVF registered?

CK05 FVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CK05 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 FVF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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