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CN05 VUE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,828 mi
Last recorded166,828 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 166,828 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 166,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged by broken spring (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 166,080 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2020 161,318 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 161,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir sensor appears to be loose (ATTENTION ADVISED)

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 153,796 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 153,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 145,234 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

rear brake hoses perishing

rear wheels binding slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2018 145,234 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside mirror damaged

rear brake hoses perishing

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2017 138,785 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 131,974 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 131,970 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 3 Oct 2014 106,490 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 106,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 98,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 83,525 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,559 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 62,424 miles

n/s & o/s rear brake pads worn

Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s & o/s rear brake pads worn

o/s front tyre worn

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge + perishing

Pass 11 May 2009 46,922 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,855 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 VUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUE, 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 VUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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