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CV05 KKX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

217,491 mi
Last recorded217,491 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 KKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 217,491 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside outer c.v boot slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread wear

offside rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

under trays fitted

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 29 Aug 2018 217,467 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside outer c.v boot slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread wear

offside rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

under trays fitted

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 18 Aug 2017 200,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front brake discs back plates deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2017 200,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front brake discs back plates deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 184,727 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

mil on dash

n/s side repeater dull

Pass 28 Aug 2015 168,644 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 168,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 153,756 miles

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

O/S FRONT OUTTER CV BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT AROUND CLIP

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 153,756 miles

O/S FRONT OUTTER CV BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT AROUND CLIP

Pass 23 Apr 2013 134,164 miles

o/s front gaiter starting to split around clip

Fail 19 Apr 2013 134,025 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s front gaiter starting to split around clip

Pass 27 Apr 2012 105,454 miles

rear tyres close to wear markers

slight split round o/s outter cv boot clip

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,668 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,006 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,308 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 16,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,928 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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CV05 KKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CV05 KKX, 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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CV05 KKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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