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CN05 DVH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,329 mi
Last recorded77,329 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 DVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 77,329 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 77,329 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 75,793 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 70,438 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,040 miles

Indicator switch slightly loose.

Fail 28 Sep 2022 64,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch slightly loose.

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 58,495 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 56,476 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 50,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,411 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 43,290 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion on front drive shafts

corrosion on front suspension and steering components.

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components

unable to test centre rear seatbelt locking device due to buckle being stuck in the incorrect position on the seatbelt.

Fail 22 Jun 2017 43,276 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion on front drive shafts

corrosion on front suspension and steering components.

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components

unable to test centre rear seatbelt locking device due to buckle being stuck in the incorrect position on the seatbelt.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 42,074 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 37,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 37,424 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrossion on exhaust system

Fail 9 Jul 2014 35,116 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrossion on exhaust system

Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,911 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

Pass 30 May 2012 30,395 miles

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

o/s front brake pads low

Pass 16 May 2011 28,074 miles

Battery insecure

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

bonnet catch seized

Fail 16 May 2011 28,074 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet catch seized

Pass 10 May 2010 26,250 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 26,250 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,042 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,854 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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CN05 DVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 CN05 DVH, 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 CN05 DVH registered?

CN05 DVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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