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C7 JMJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,599 mi
Last recorded101,599 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 JMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 101,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 101,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 95,399 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 95,399 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 87,935 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,128 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 81,395 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,855 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 75,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 68,685 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag light and engine malfunction indicators illuminated

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Fail 17 Jan 2012 56,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag light and engine malfunction indicators illuminated

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,253 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 35,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 35,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,591 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 23,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 14,309 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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C7 JMJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C7 JMJ, 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 C7 JMJ registered?

C7 JMJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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