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CN55 JFA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,335 mi
Last recorded225,335 miles
Recorded on9 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 JFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2021 225,335 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 215,020 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 204,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 198,360 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 180,153 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 161,925 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 150,689 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 133,458 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 133,458 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 117,304 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 86,834 miles

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

rear discs scored

Fail 20 May 2011 86,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear discs scored

Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,711 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 68,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,633 miles

management light on

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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CN55 JFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CN55 JFA, 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 CN55 JFA registered?

CN55 JFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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