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CK05 XLC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,095 mi
Last recorded147,095 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 XLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 147,095 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 144,230 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 144,230 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 144,149 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 135,958 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 135,958 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 125,111 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 119,288 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 119,287 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 106,726 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 100,080 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 100,075 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,505 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 84,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,737 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 73,443 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,328 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 48,850 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 48,841 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 47,999 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner shoulders (stepped)

Pass 5 May 2009 28,554 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut in N/S/F tyre wall not down to cords.

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 XLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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