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EO05 CKL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,624 mi
Last recorded157,624 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 CKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 157,624 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 153,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 144,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 133,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 119,754 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge 225/40x18

Fail 17 Oct 2018 119,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge 225/40x18

Pass 1 Apr 2017 109,204 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 16 Apr 2016 101,712 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,237 miles

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

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

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 Apr 2014 93,129 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 15 Nov 2012 73,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower arm rear bushes advance splitting and movement just passed at time of test needs attention asap

o/s/f lower amr outer bushe advance movement needs attention asap

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit at time opf test only needs attention asap

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2012 73,384 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower arm rear bushes advance splitting and movement just passed at time of test needs attention asap

o/s/f lower amr outer bushe advance movement needs attention asap

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit at time opf test only needs attention asap

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2011 64,507 miles

Both front brake dics corroded and lipped

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2011 64,477 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake dics corroded and lipped

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2010 59,256 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,991 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,775 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,845 miles

Front pads between 2/3 and 3/4 worn

Fail 12 Feb 2008 32,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Front pads between 2/3 and 3/4 worn

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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EO05 CKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EO05 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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EO05 CKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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