MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Slight deteriation of rear suspension bushes
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
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
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
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
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
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
Advise NSF tyre wall worn / slight bulge
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FA05 CJX registered?
FA05 CJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 2005.
Is FA05 CJX safe to buy?
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