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CU05 NKM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,173 mi
Last recorded178,173 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 178,173 miles

?,,,225/45/17 X 4,,,ENG MAN ON DASH,,,PLASTIC COVERS X 2 ETC

Fail 12 Mar 2018 178,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking CALIPER (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

?,,,225/45/17 X 4,,,ENG MAN ON DASH,,,PLASTIC COVERS X 2 ETC

Pass 8 Apr 2017 160,388 miles

engine management light on

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 1 Apr 2017 160,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 7 Mar 2016 144,466 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 133,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 122,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 111,459 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 98,163 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 84,691 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 84,691 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,006 miles

both rear tyres stepped on outer edges

tailgate catch insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2009 50,287 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,347 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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CU05 NKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CU05 NKM, 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 CU05 NKM registered?

CU05 NKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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