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CK05 FVO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,928 mi
Last recorded124,928 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 FVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 124,928 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 124,926 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 115,883 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 99,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 93,703 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,512 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 70,122 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,814 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 66,221 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,448 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,332 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,876 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2008 38,249 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 FVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FVO, 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 CK05 FVO registered?

CK05 FVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is CK05 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 FVO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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