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CX05 VSK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,136 mi
Last recorded175,136 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 175,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 175,129 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s & o/s no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 162,209 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 153,798 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 153,798 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 139,417 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 124,047 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 112,639 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 102,361 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 94,104 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,978 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 86,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,564 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 66,564 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 57,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 VSK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CX05 VSK, 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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CX05 VSK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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