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CX05 ZRK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,506 mi
Last recorded134,506 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 ZRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 134,506 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 132,738 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 111,978 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front bumper loose

nearside rear disc scored slightly

newareside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear shockers slightly negligable damping effect

undercover loose

Pass 6 Jul 2011 111,978 miles

front bumper loose

nearside rear disc scored slightly

newareside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear shockers slightly negligable damping effect

undercover loose

Fail 3 Jun 2011 111,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

offside bumper slightly loose

underneath covered

Fail 13 Apr 2010 92,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre has damaged side wall not exposing the ply or cords

Pass 13 Apr 2010 92,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre has damaged side wall not exposing the ply or cords

Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,290 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 74,278 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 74,299 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZRK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZRK, 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 ZRK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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