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CK05 VOM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

174,244 mi
Last recorded174,244 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 VOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 174,244 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 174,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 161,055 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear lamp damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2023 152,936 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 152,371 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 141,798 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 141,795 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear stop light

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 139,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 135,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 130,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 125,318 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Coolant leak coolent level low signs of leak at bak of engine ()

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 125,318 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Coolant leak coolent level low signs of leak at bak of engine ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 117,613 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 112,453 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 112,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 108,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limit needs changing asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limit needs changing asap (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 103,043 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 96,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wiring damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2014 96,792 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wiring damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

anti-freeze lvel low

Pass 10 Feb 2012 87,471 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 87,471 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 74,072 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,408 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,056 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,635 miles

minor chips on front windscreen

Fail 9 Apr 2008 35,292 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

minor chips on front windscreen

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 VOM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VOM, 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 VOM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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