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CA53 JAM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,463 mi
Last recorded101,463 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 JAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 101,463 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2025 100,401 miles

Offside sill slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2025 100,401 miles

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

Offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 96,188 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 90,273 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 89,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,416 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,914 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2019 84,914 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,679 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mounting noisy

Offside Front top suspension mounting noisy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,392 miles

Central Front propshaft rubber joint splitting slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2017 81,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Central Front propshaft rubber joint splitting slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,385 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 75,384 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes sticking

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,024 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 70,652 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,807 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion on discs

n/s/f backplate corroded

warning light on dash

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,014 miles

light corrosion on discs

warning light on dash

Fail 3 Apr 2013 65,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

light corrosion on discs

warning light on dash

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,304 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 62,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

warning light on dash

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,929 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,474 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 30,735 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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CA53 JAM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc 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 CA53 JAM, 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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CA53 JAM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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