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CW05 AZN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,228 mi
Last recorded123,228 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 AZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 123,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lense got water in

nsf osf outer sills waxoiled

osf nsf wing edges rough but not sharp

rear suspension bushers pershed in places

rear suspension parts heavily correded

under body heavily correded in places but not holed

under trays fitted in places

Fail 6 Jun 2026 123,221 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lense got water in

nsf osf outer sills waxoiled

osf nsf wing edges rough but not sharp

rear suspension bushers pershed in places

rear suspension parts heavily correded

under body heavily correded in places but not holed

under trays fitted in places

Pass 10 Jun 2025 119,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot pershing

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

anti skid light lit on dash

brake pipes swelling under coating

nsf osf wing edges correded but sharpe

nsr osr rear wishbones correded

rear subframe correded

Fail 27 May 2025 119,310 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill by seat mounting,chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill,chalked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill by seat mounting,chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill,chalked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and associated suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and associated suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 114,676 miles

All suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2023 111,763 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 111,753 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 107,677 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 107,677 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 102,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 102,167 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 96,080 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2019 89,058 miles

All brake back plates very corroded and crumbling.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,554 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,782 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,886 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,471 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,054 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,691 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,382 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,909 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,418 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,187 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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CW05 AZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CW05 AZN, 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 CW05 AZN registered?

CW05 AZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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