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CK05 ZFW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,122 mi
Last recorded65,122 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 ZFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 65,122 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 62,347 miles

Bonnet secondary retaining device deteriorated.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 62,347 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Bonnet secondary retaining device deteriorated.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 57,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot has a hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jun 2020 57,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot has a hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 54,496 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc back plate. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 54,495 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc back plate. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 51,809 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,506 miles

Nearside Front small cuts on tread

Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,590 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 49,356 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 48,115 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,750 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,677 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 46,677 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,144 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 42,827 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 41,156 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 24,020 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 ZFW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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