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CK05 ULA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,588 mi
Last recorded131,588 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 ULA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 131,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 131,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens hazy (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens hazy (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 123,255 miles

both rear backing plates corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 123,254 miles

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

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

both rear backing plates corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 114,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 114,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 106,266 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 106,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 97,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 87,298 miles

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f ,o/s/f and n/s/r tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,706 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 76,689 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 63,758 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,606 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 42,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 42,105 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,974 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 ULA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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