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CN05 VAH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,029 mi
Last recorded88,029 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 VAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 88,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 87,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 86,489 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front link bar gators top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear suspension arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 85,978 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated off side and near side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 85,265 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 84,485 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 83,792 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,271 miles

poor pattern on both headlights

Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,445 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 80,441 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,336 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 77,034 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 77,034 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 70,165 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 70,005 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,965 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,351 miles

o/s/f cut in outer tyre wall not showing ply or cords

Fail 25 Jun 2010 46,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,475 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,758 miles

offside rear tyre wall cut

Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,329 miles

slight damage to o/s/f + n/s/r tyre sidewalls

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 VAH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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