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CF05 JPJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,019 mi
Last recorded118,019 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 JPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 118,019 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & nearside clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 113,741 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 109,332 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 109,332 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 105,058 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 100,105 miles

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

front brake disc backing plates corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 100,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake dust cover corroded

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 95,893 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake dust cover corroded

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,453 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front /rear brake backplates corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2014 92,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front /rear brake backplates corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 87,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 87,927 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,408 miles

2 nails in nearside rear

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

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

Offside 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)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Aug 2011 80,092 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 80,092 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2009 71,169 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,456 miles

front pads getting low

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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CF05 JPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CF05 JPJ, 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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CF05 JPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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