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FA05 CJX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,592 mi
Last recorded128,592 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 CJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 128,592 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 117,738 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 107,866 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 107,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Slight coolant leak from radiator area

Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,223 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Slight deteriation of rear suspension bushes

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 77,895 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,895 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,095 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,383 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f brake back plate corroded.

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2012 59,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on ?

n/s/f brake pad warning sensor broken

Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,420 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 50,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

engine management lamp on

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

engine warning light on dash

front tyres low and sidewalls perished

Fail 23 Jul 2010 37,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

engine warning light on dash

front tyres low and sidewalls perished

Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,497 miles

Advise NSF tyre wall worn / slight bulge

Pass 4 Aug 2008 15,443 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 15,443 miles

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

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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FA05 CJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FA05 CJX, 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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FA05 CJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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