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CK05 UJE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

205,271 mi
Last recorded205,271 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 UJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 205,271 miles

Manufactures covers fitted

N/S Handbrake efficiency is lower than O/S in RBT

Nearside Front C.V Gaiter is greasy

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slight bind

Vehicle is undersealed

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Oct 2020 205,270 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Manufactures covers fitted

N/S Handbrake efficiency is lower than O/S in RBT

Nearside Front C.V Gaiter is greasy

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slight bind

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

Vehicle is undersealed

Pass 17 Oct 2019 196,088 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2019 196,088 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 177,629 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake have slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 177,629 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake have slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 161,608 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s+o/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake lever stiff

Headlamps deteriorating

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight noise

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush N/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 161,549 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/s+o/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s+o/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake lever stiff

Headlamps deteriorating

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight noise

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush N/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 145,303 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic trims guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Fail 17 Oct 2016 145,211 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 129,548 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 117,579 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 107,890 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 98,015 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 91,134 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 83,983 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,615 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 58,538 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 58,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 49,976 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 UJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UJE, 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 UJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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