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CN05 EKG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,041 mi
Last recorded184,041 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 EKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 184,041 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 172,937 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 172,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 158,885 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 158,883 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 145,286 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 128,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 128,379 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

EM light on

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 109,182 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 108,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 88,655 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,855 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,788 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 71,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,906 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,534 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,372 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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CN05 EKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CN05 EKG, 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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CN05 EKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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