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C21 CBJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,332 mi
Last recorded155,332 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 CBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 155,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

corrosion forming to sills, both sides

Pass 18 Jun 2025 140,248 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 129,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 116,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 101,944 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 3 Jun 2021 85,238 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 73,097 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 58,897 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,451 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 43,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also cracking up slightly (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front wipers slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking up badly but no ply or cords found

offside rear tyre cracking up slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,120 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,353 miles

offside washer jet not working.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 31,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside washer jet not working.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 19,818 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 17,885 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 15,988 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 14,292 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 12,071 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 9,750 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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C21 CBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 C21 CBJ, 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 C21 CBJ registered?

C21 CBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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