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CP05 MGJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,725 mi
Last recorded121,725 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 MGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 121,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 117,182 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 107,583 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 104,515 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 99,376 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 94,165 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 85,985 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushed starting to perish

both head lamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,601 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 81,601 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,003 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 78,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,322 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 68,585 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,146 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,290 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,034 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,618 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 43,498 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 MGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

CP05 MGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is CP05 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 MGJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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