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CK05 TXR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,367 mi
Last recorded136,367 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 136,367 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 136,367 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 133,563 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION, LOWER ARMS, INNER BUSHES DETERIORATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT SUSPENSION, LOWER WISHBONE, REAR-MOST BUSHES DETERIORATED

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2020 133,523 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION, LOWER ARMS, INNER BUSHES DETERIORATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT SUSPENSION, LOWER WISHBONE, REAR-MOST BUSHES DETERIORATED

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2019 130,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 130,597 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper arm (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low readings (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 127,882 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR VETICAL LINKS GAITERS DETERIORATED & SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINTS

Fail 13 Jun 2018 127,882 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 127,887 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury N/S FRONT WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury O/S FRONT WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE NOT RETURNING FULLY

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE RUSTY

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 124,005 miles

both front arches rusted

Pass 19 May 2016 119,556 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 119,556 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 113,724 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 102,458 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 102,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 875,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 875,621 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 81,166 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 80,964 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 80,964 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing inner egde

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in tread but cords are not showing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,533 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,173 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 39,173 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 TXR, 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 TXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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