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CX05 DKA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,330 mi
Last recorded125,330 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 DKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 125,330 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 125,325 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 118,964 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,184 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,537 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 100,741 miles

All tyres slightly perished at time of test

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,289 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 97,278 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,560 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 87,347 miles

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

Nearside rear brake has slight bind at time of test.

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 87,347 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake has slight bind at time of test.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 82,007 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,734 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,587 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 40,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,690 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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CX05 DKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX05 DKA, 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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What year was CX05 DKA registered?

CX05 DKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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