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CW05 KYJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,990 mi
Last recorded79,990 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 KYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 79,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 75,662 miles

NSF and both rear brake disc backplates badly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 70,891 miles

Multiple rear suspension components corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 66,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 63,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 63,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 59,186 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 59,184 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 45,540 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 45,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 35,827 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate slight corrosion

Nearside Front tyre slight outer side wall damage no cord exposed

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake back plate slight corrosion

Offside Front brake back plate slight corrosion

Offside Rear brake back plate slight corrosion

Pass 25 May 2017 35,329 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage outer side wall no cord exposed

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake back plate slightly corroded

Offside Front brake back plate slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake slight grabbing

Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,943 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall wear/damage (kerbing) no cord or canvas exposed as yet..!!

Nearside Rear brakes back plates deteriorated..

Offside Rear brakes back pltes deteriorated..

Pass 13 Jun 2015 34,469 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage no cord exposed

o/s/r wheel slight grabbing

Fail 8 Jun 2015 34,463 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage no cord exposed

o/s/r wheel slight grabbing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,977 miles

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage no cord exposed

Fail 24 Jun 2014 33,977 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage no cord exposed

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,589 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 31,365 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall heavily scuffed by kerbing!! ??

Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,356 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,862 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,159 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,472 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 16,472 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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CW05 KYJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KYJ, 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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CW05 KYJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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