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CN05 EKO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,269 mi
Last recorded135,269 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 EKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 135,269 miles

Front Both Wings Corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under Body Corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 128,018 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 128,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2024 120,355 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 120,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 108,903 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 97,853 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,309 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,594 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,602 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 76,979 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2016 72,285 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 65,020 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 65,001 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 61,573 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 52,690 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 52,690 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 49,332 miles

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

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

cat rattling

Pass 20 May 2011 44,897 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 36,978 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 27,851 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 19,196 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 EKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CN05 EKO, 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 EKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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