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CW05 JDW

2021 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,532 mi
Last recorded51,532 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf30,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 JDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 51,532 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 51,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2026 61,738 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 48,337 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 58,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 58,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 50,680 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 42,198 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 33,561 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 26,673 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 24,755 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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 JDW is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 30,557 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 CW05 JDW, 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW05 JDW registered?

CW05 JDW is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2021.

Is CW05 JDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 JDW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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