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CN05 AVT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

205,099 mi
Last recorded205,099 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 AVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2021 205,099 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure wing corroded sharp edges (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Body insecure wing corroded with sharp edges (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 197,731 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2020 197,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 187,932 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 184,181 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 172,541 miles

Nearside and off side head light lenses starting to frost over

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 172,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside and off side head light lenses starting to frost over

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 155,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Heat shield deteriorated but not dangerous/excessive

Pass 10 May 2016 139,152 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 126,575 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 126,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front brake disc lipped brake pads low

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 17 Apr 2014 114,024 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 101,582 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,728 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 78,037 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,259 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 65,256 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,015 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,279 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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CN05 AVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 CN05 AVT, 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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CN05 AVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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