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CE05 KZB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,132 mi
Last recorded52,132 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 KZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 52,132 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 50,350 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and has slight blow

Rear subframe and suspension heavily corroded in areas

Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,263 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Front exhaust flexi has slight blow

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (recommend attention) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension heavily corroded

both headlamps getting deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,931 miles

Front exhaust flexi getting deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,724 miles

Rear subframe corroded

engine mil light on

slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Fail 27 Feb 2018 44,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Rear subframe corroded

engine mil light on

slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,116 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

both rear tyres perished (recommend immediate attention)

slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Fail 28 Feb 2017 42,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

both rear tyres perished (recommend immediate attention)

slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,088 miles

slight blow from exhaust front flexi and middle join

Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,456 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,108 miles

both front tyres getting worn

Fail 7 Mar 2014 31,106 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres getting worn

engine mil light on

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 May 2013 27,974 miles

both rear tyres getting perished

Pass 22 May 2012 24,427 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,400 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,969 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,273 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,526 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 17,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,560 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 16,560 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

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 KZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CE05 KZB, 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 KZB registered?

CE05 KZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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