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DV05 CKA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,057 mi
Last recorded87,057 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 CKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,057 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 78,638 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,388 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 66,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 56,532 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 50,639 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,885 miles

2x front bottom suspention arm rear bushes cracking

3x wipers smear

centre exhaust section rear joint leaking slightly

child seat fitted n/s/r so unable to fully check safety belt

exhaust front pipe flexi starting to perish and blowing slightly

front headlamp lenzes discoloured slightly

service vehicle soon warning on dash

Fail 14 Feb 2014 49,885 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

2x front bottom suspention arm rear bushes cracking

3x wipers smear

centre exhaust section rear joint leaking slightly

child seat fitted n/s/r so unable to fully check safety belt

exhaust front pipe flexi starting to perish and blowing slightly

front headlamp lenzes discoloured slightly

rear brake discs lipped and o/s/r disc blue from overheating also o/s/r brake pad friction material looks overheated

service vehicle soon warning on dash

Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,530 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,847 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,880 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,298 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 25,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,196 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,710 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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DV05 CKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV05 CKA, 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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DV05 CKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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