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CN05 EMV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,856 mi
Last recorded118,856 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 118,856 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 114,925 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 102,395 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,913 miles

advise n/s wing indicator damage but still working ok

Pass 18 May 2015 77,485 miles

advise centre exhaust box slight blow

advise n/s mirror indicator

Fail 12 May 2015 77,473 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise centre exhaust box slight blow

advise n/s mirror indicator

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,091 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,735 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,370 miles

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

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

traction control warning light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,607 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,679 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,195 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 35,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,551 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre outer edge feathered

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 EMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

CN05 EMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is CN05 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN05 EMV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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