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FD05 CKN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,175 mi
Last recorded42,175 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 42,175 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 38,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 34,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 32,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 29,530 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 28,368 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 27,114 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,298 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 24,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 17,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN LOW AT INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN LOW AT INNER AND OUTER EDGES. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 14,390 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,220 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 12,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 12,204 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 11,947 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 11,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2010 10,609 miles

Oil leak

child seats fitted to both rear outer seat belts

Fail 11 Apr 2009 9,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 9,895 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 8,688 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 CKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD05 CKN?

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What year was FD05 CKN registered?

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

Is FD05 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 CKN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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