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CV05 KKY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,418 mi
Last recorded42,418 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 KKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 42,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

advise : both front track control arms surface corrosion

advise : surface corrosion to all rear suspension arms

Pass 10 Jan 2025 35,281 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 28,096 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all f&r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 28,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all f&r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 28,050 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2019 28,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2018 27,795 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 27,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Cleaned off build up of dirt from both blades (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 27,489 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,453 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall

underside corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,270 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 25,331 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,217 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 16,073 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,405 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 10,862 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 KKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV05 KKY, 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 KKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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