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CP05 ETJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,346 mi
Last recorded147,346 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 ETJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 147,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 138,093 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both lower arm rear bushes perished

nsf tyre perished

Fail 28 Jan 2021 138,093 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both lower arm rear bushes perished

nsf tyre perished

Pass 28 Jan 2020 133,268 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 133,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 133,141 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 125,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 114,686 miles

mill light on

Fail 18 Jan 2016 114,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

mill light on

Pass 10 Jan 2015 97,374 miles

Engine Mil light stays on

Nearside rear brake disc cover plate rusted through

Offside front brake disc cover plate rusted through

Offside rear brake disc cover plate rusted away

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 76,459 miles

Both rear brake cover backplates rusting away

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 76,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear brake cover backplates rusting away

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 62,747 miles

Due to engine characteristics, engine will not rev fully when vehicle stationary

Offside rear brake backplate rusting away

Pass 16 Dec 2011 47,575 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 47,575 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake back/dust cover corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2011 41,740 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake back/dust cover corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 36,115 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,736 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,314 miles

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

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

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

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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CP05 ETJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CP05 ETJ, 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 CP05 ETJ registered?

CP05 ETJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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