CarVerify

Free Car Check

CX05 RNU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,671 mi
Last recorded66,671 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 RNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 66,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 63,320 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 61,576 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,872 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 52,087 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 49,792 miles

General underbody and suspension component corrosion.

Trays obscuring some underbody components. Covers obscuring some components within the engine bay.

Fail 23 Feb 2021 49,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General underbody and suspension component corrosion.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Trays obscuring some underbody components. Covers obscuring some components within the engine bay.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,074 miles

central exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 46,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ALSO PARKING PERMIT IN ZONE B

Pass 1 Mar 2018 43,828 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 41,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at sleeve (7.1.2)

both rear brakes binding

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,190 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 36,790 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,888 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 34,888 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,211 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,154 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,064 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,536 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,675 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,837 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 15,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CX05 RNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX05 RNU?

You can check the full history of CX05 RNU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CX05 RNU registered?

CX05 RNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is CX05 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 RNU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX05 RNU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CX05 RNU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.