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CK05 XLA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

156,630 mi
Last recorded156,630 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 XLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 156,630 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2023 151,004 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 142,949 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 133,730 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 133,730 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 129,502 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 126,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 123,390 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 121,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 114,808 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 106,358 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,272 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 78,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,699 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,565 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XLA, 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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What year was CK05 XLA registered?

CK05 XLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is CK05 XLA safe to buy?

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