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CN05 EKU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,336 mi
Last recorded64,336 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 EKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 64,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Rear seats contain items that prevent a full inspection of seat belt and through inspection from being carried out!

Fail 30 Mar 2026 64,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Rear seats contain items that prevent a full inspection of seat belt and through inspection from being carried out!

Pass 19 Mar 2025 60,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats have items on them not allowing full inspection of rear adult seat belts!

Fail 19 Mar 2025 60,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats have items on them not allowing full inspection of rear adult seat belts!

Pass 18 Mar 2024 55,739 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 52,028 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 48,309 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 43,884 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 40,560 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 40,560 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,653 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 37,653 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))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,334 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,158 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,749 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 31,749 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 28,884 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,884 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 26,636 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml on

front wiper slightly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,636 miles

eml on

front wiper slightly worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,705 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,594 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 16,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 13,217 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 11,054 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,488 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 EKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EKU, 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 EKU registered?

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

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