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AD55 CEY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

118,105 mi
Last recorded118,105 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 CEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 118,105 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2025 116,566 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 115,339 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 102,821 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 88,559 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 81,413 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 76,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Glass frosting (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glass frosting (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 73,460 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 70,811 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 63,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,050 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 59,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,493 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 40,755 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 28,527 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 21,324 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,080 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 20,652 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,335 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 18,124 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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AD55 CEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AD55 CEY, 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 AD55 CEY?

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What year was AD55 CEY registered?

AD55 CEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is AD55 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 CEY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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