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DV05 CKO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,646 mi
Last recorded117,646 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 CKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 117,646 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 113,326 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 113,326 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 107,275 miles

Nearside Front OUTER WING CORRODED

Offside Front HEAD LIGHT SLIGHT MISTING

Offside Front Outer C V BOOT NEEDS ATTENTION

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 14 Aug 2017 107,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Constant velocity joint gaiter insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt etc

Pass 23 Aug 2016 103,183 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 103,181 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 25 Aug 2015 99,320 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 99,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 94,856 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 89,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 85,329 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 78,296 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,967 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 42,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,803 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 CKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV05 CKO, 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 CKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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