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CK05 NHU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

184,726 mi
Last recorded184,726 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 NHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 184,726 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt starting to fray

Fail 24 Oct 2019 184,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 16 Oct 2018 171,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 158,424 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays and covers limit inspection

Fail 26 Oct 2017 158,424 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both lenses need polishing (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and very worn on inner edges and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Under trays and covers limit inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2016 145,234 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gear box steady (6.1.D.1a)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Under trays limit inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2016 144,697 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gear box steady (6.1.D.1a)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Under trays limit inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2015 130,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gearbox steady mounting slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2014 115,502 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 102,058 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 102,058 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 88,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,313 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 75,311 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,172 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 57,902 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 57,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,650 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,549 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 NHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 NHU, 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 NHU registered?

CK05 NHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is CK05 NHU safe to buy?

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