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CV05 XKH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

187,407 mi
Last recorded187,407 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 XKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 187,407 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 187,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 173,344 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry rubber joints creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside side repeater damaged

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 173,344 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry rubber joints creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside side repeater damaged

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 161,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 161,646 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 150,417 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 150,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect ns aim incorrect. Dazzling and hazy (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working ns number plate lamp inoperative (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect os aim incorrect. Dazzling and hazy (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 134,939 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner egdes,ok at time of test.

unable to see condition of both front and rear brake pads.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 134,939 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner egdes,ok at time of test.

unable to see condition of both front and rear brake pads.

Pass 1 May 2015 130,749 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 130,490 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamps are begining deteriorate which is slightly affecting the light output

nearside door mirror insecure

offside rear lamp has damage to the outer lense

Pass 8 Apr 2014 121,824 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 121,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 116,055 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 116,055 miles

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

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)

front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 30 Apr 2012 107,101 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 107,097 miles

Nearside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2011 89,820 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,137 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 68,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,161 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,845 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 26,845 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 XKH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 XKH, 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 XKH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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