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CK55 NLZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,106 mi
Last recorded123,106 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 NLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 123,106 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 123,102 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 122,598 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 115,672 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

advise headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2018 108,798 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 108,798 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported [1] 60mm exhaust clamp (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 103,545 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 96,639 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 91,891 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,743 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,610 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 66,610 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,845 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,525 miles

rhf tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,829 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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CK55 NLZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CK55 NLZ, 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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CK55 NLZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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