CarVerify

Free Car Check

CK05 PFY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

20,148 mi
Last recorded20,148 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 PFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 20,148 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 19,689 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 19,057 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 18,520 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 18,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 17,607 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 17,603 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 17,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 17,221 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 16,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 16,666 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,375 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 15,795 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 15,149 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 14,250 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,996 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,772 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 10,627 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 7,023 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 5,889 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CK05 PFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PFY, 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

How do I check the history of CK05 PFY?

You can check the full history of CK05 PFY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CK05 PFY registered?

CK05 PFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is CK05 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 PFY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CK05 PFY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CK05 PFY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.