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CX05 RNF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

76,656 mi
Last recorded76,656 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 RNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 76,656 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 76,506 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 75,683 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 72,331 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 69,049 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,117 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 67,054 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 64,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 59,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on center box (7.1.2)

covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 55,713 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,402 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,263 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,539 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S and N/S front brake discs corroded on edges of inner faces

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 34,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyer tread seperation starting,

Pass 13 May 2010 29,355 miles

Very slight cut to inner sidewall of O/S/F tyre

Very slight cut to outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre

Pass 15 May 2009 22,986 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 22,986 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2008 16,796 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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CX05 RNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CX05 RNF, 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 CX05 RNF registered?

CX05 RNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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