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CN05 JOA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,042 mi
Last recorded126,042 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 JOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 126,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 120,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 111,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake judder (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 104,074 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 104,035 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,382 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 98,272 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion - rear springs/o s f spring/sills

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/ edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked out of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,823 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 79,854 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 74,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2017 65,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 58,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 May 2015 50,796 miles

Both rear tyres made in 2010 and have small cracks appearing

Pass 1 May 2014 41,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 39,608 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 36,562 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 33,839 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,852 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,322 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,842 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 JOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JOA, 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 JOA registered?

CN05 JOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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