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CN05 JJV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,986 mi
Last recorded39,986 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 39,986 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,393 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and inner edge 0. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 32,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged out of shape, 0 outer edge area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 28,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm And smooth outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Unable to see rear brake pads clearly.

Fail 17 Jun 2017 28,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and smooth outer (4.1.E.1)

Unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Unable to see rear brake pads clearly.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 24,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 19,677 miles

unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,835 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 13,806 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,459 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 9,873 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 7,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,708 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 JJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JJV, 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 JJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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