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CN05 JNF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,468 mi
Last recorded104,468 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 104,468 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 104,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 102,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 100,091 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 96,308 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 96,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 91,640 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 91,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 87,298 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,158 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,066 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 80,065 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,555 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 72,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,014 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Nearside front tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 56,371 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,065 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,614 miles

cant fully inspect nearside rear seat belt,child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,002 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 JNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JNF, 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 JNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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