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CU05 RKY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,409 mi
Last recorded112,409 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 RKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 112,409 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 112,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 108,412 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 105,031 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 102,867 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 100,318 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 95,238 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 95,236 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,533 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,175 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 84,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 84,899 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,614 miles

Both front tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2016 76,191 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 76,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,520 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Jul 2015 70,315 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front caliper backing plates badly corroded

rear suspension bushes perished on both sides

Fail 4 Jul 2014 66,389 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front caliper backing plates badly corroded

rear suspension bushes perished on both sides

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,209 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres cracked in thread

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,843 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre, has minor cut.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,772 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 49,404 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 42,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 33,875 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 RKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RKY, 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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CU05 RKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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