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CP05 JPV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,473 mi
Last recorded140,473 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 JPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 140,473 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 138,389 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 138,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 134,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 121,106 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 121,105 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 116,788 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 116,774 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 109,666 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 109,664 miles

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 100,540 miles

Nearside Front headlight deteriorated

Offside Front Inner disc corroded

Offside Front headlight deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2017 91,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. during brake application suspect o/s caliper requires attn (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak engine/very slight

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of fuel tank/sleeve (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,086 miles

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

Front oil leak/ engine

Pass 11 Feb 2015 70,618 miles

dampness at o/s/r shock absorber

o/s/r brake starting to stick/bind

Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,272 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 59,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

catalist rattling

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,336 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,323 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2012 44,323 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2011 30,462 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,087 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,284 miles

tread on both front tyres low,max of 500 miles

Pass 7 Jun 2008 16,889 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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CP05 JPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CP05 JPV, 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 JPV registered?

CP05 JPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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