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CE05 DJV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,434 mi
Last recorded156,434 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 DJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 156,434 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 156,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 152,821 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 148,439 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 144,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 144,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 132,335 miles

All tyres worn on edge

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipes slightly pershing

Fail 25 May 2018 132,335 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

All tyres worn on edge

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipes slightly pershing

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 119,330 miles

Flexible exhaust pipe in a poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,672 miles

childs seat fitted

engine management light on

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,258 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,092 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 78,663 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 78,663 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,674 miles

Front 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 71,674 miles

Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 71,674 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,560 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 55,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,496 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,122 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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CE05 DJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CE05 DJV, 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 CE05 DJV registered?

CE05 DJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is CE05 DJV safe to buy?

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