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C17 CGJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,177 mi
Last recorded123,177 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 CGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 123,177 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 113,572 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 106,600 miles

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

Offside Rear sill corrosion

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken but system still secure

Pass 15 Dec 2022 100,647 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 94,747 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 94,747 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,009 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,257 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2019 73,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2018 64,130 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,567 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,246 miles

Offside Outer small drive shaft boot clip only just securing the boot

Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,239 miles

rear tyres cracking and starting to distort / nearside front tyre 1ml on inside edge / offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 5 Aug 2015 49,239 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres cracking and starting to distort / nearside front tyre 1ml on inside edge / offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,005 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking badly

offside rear tyre worn down on inside edge / also starting to crack and distort

Fail 4 Aug 2014 45,005 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking badly

offside rear tyre worn down on inside edge / also starting to crack and distort

rear exhaust pipe has a crack in it

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,804 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2013 40,806 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,274 miles

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

front and rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 11 Sep 2012 36,274 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,675 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,470 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 21,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 21,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,861 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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C17 CGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 C17 CGJ, 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 C17 CGJ registered?

C17 CGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is C17 CGJ safe to buy?

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