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CA03 SEY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,981 mi
Last recorded64,981 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 SEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 64,981 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 63,142 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 61,541 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 58,876 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 56,598 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 53,941 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 51,191 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 47,831 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,612 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,911 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,238 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,599 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 34,140 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,890 miles

Offside front tyre Michelin 205/55R16 6-7-6 mm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre Michelin 205/55R16 6-7-6 mm

Nearside rear tyre Michelin 205/55R16 7-7-7 mm

Offside rear tyre Michelin 205/55R16 7-7-7 mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,303 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,115 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,681 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,112 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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CA03 SEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CA03 SEY, 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 CA03 SEY registered?

CA03 SEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is CA03 SEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 SEY shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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