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CN05 SKJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

120,572 mi
Last recorded120,572 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 SKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 120,572 miles

suspension setvery low on vehicle, exhaustfitted poorly

Fail 8 Nov 2019 120,572 miles

Front Position lamp not working bothsides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

suspension setvery low on vehicle, exhaustfitted poorly

Pass 16 Oct 2018 110,026 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear both brake disc backing plates corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 110,026 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 97,879 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,019 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,002 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 80,131 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 73,786 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2012 69,875 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r brake back plate holed and corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2011 64,424 miles

both front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2010 51,445 miles

Both front brake disc back plates excessively corroded. Advise repacement A.S.A.P.

Pass 19 Jul 2009 39,720 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,430 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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 SKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 SKJ, 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 SKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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