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CW05 KGG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,278 mi
Last recorded86,278 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 KGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 86,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp broken on top bracket but secure when bonnet closed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp pattern poor

windscreen décor in drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Feb 2018 80,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 75,283 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,096 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,032 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Dec 2013 63,725 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside headlight top clip broken

Nearside rear tyre has 2 nails and worn on inner edge

Offside wing mirror indicator cover missing

Pass 5 Jan 2013 58,656 miles

Air bag light stays on

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Traction control lights stays on

wire come off N/S wheel component

Fail 5 Jan 2013 58,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light stay on

tractiong control light stay on

wire come off n/s wheel component

Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,583 miles

Both side repeaters built into the mirrors have their lenses damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 48,583 miles

Both side repeaters built into the mirrors have their lenses damaged

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Aug 2010 41,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 41,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,595 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,810 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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CW05 KGG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 CW05 KGG, 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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CW05 KGG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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