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CA05 NJY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,543 mi
Last recorded98,543 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 NJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 98,543 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Sills, underbody, sub frame, chassis, wheel arches and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive

Pass 20 Nov 2024 93,126 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 82,443 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 76,685 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 76,685 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,167 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 72,156 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 64,898 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 62,822 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 62,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 61,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Under half approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,083 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 59,083 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 55,235 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 50,949 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,949 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,451 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,490 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 36,490 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,825 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,633 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,090 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,062 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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CA05 NJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA05 NJY, 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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CA05 NJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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