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DV05 CKL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,988 mi
Last recorded168,988 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 CKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 168,988 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 157,613 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 145,758 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 142,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge.

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2022 142,594 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge.

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 130,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 118,933 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,546 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,719 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate secured with tape

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen vin number not fully visible

Fail 9 Apr 2018 90,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate secured with tape

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen vin number not fully visible

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,322 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate held on with tape

Rear Registration plate held on with tape

Vehicle emissions clean- low emitter

Fail 6 Apr 2017 76,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate held on with tape

Vehicle emissions clean- low emitter

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,610 miles

E M L on

Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,017 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 47,017 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,581 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 25,570 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,860 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 7,048 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 7,048 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 4,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2008 3,697 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 CKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DV05 CKL, 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 DV05 CKL registered?

DV05 CKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is DV05 CKL safe to buy?

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