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CN05 JSV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,777 mi
Last recorded138,777 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 JSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 138,777 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 138,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 124,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 124,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 112,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 106,579 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop link upper gaiter damaged.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,832 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,013 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner egdes/shoulders.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 82,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front outer CV gaiter has a pin hole but not large enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Nearside front suspension shock absorber covered with a slight misting of oil.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 82,742 miles

Nearside front outer CV gaiter has a pin hole but not large enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Nearside front suspension shock absorber covered with a slight misting of oil.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 95,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,937 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,714 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 JSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JSV, 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 JSV registered?

CN05 JSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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The MOT history for CN05 JSV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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