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CN05 EMK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,666 mi
Last recorded123,666 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 EMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 123,666 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 123,666 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 107,261 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 85,489 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,619 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,285 miles

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

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 EMK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN05 EMK registered?

CN05 EMK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is CN05 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN05 EMK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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