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FD05 CKL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,323 mi
Last recorded101,323 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 CKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 101,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Washer jet blocked

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 98,517 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 96,031 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 96,031 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 92,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,256 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 83,654 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

small chips in windscreen.

Pass 10 May 2018 77,912 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Fail 10 May 2018 77,912 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 69,166 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 59,031 miles

Engine covers fitted unable to check some components

Under trays and covers fitted unable to check some components

Fail 5 May 2016 59,031 miles

Engine covers fitted unable to check some components

Under trays and covers fitted unable to check some components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 49,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres started to perish

Fail 30 Apr 2015 49,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres started to perish

Pass 15 May 2014 41,724 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn, pads getting low

rear discs worn and slightly scored

slight coolant leak suspect from radiator

Pass 7 May 2013 32,951 miles

traction control light on

Pass 10 May 2012 21,697 miles

traction control light on

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2011 14,166 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2010 12,650 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut

nearside rear tyre has a cut

offside front tyre has a cut

Pass 14 May 2009 11,589 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,725 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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FD05 CKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FD05 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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FD05 CKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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