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CE05 LDZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,854 mi
Last recorded134,854 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 LDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 134,854 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 129,825 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 129,825 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 124,830 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 121,375 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 117,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 117,299 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 112,598 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 106,660 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,144 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 91,151 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 91,151 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

nearside rear tyre nailed

Pass 29 May 2013 80,117 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 73,624 miles

chip in screen

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,467 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,085 miles

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,278 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s rear light broken

rear wiper arm broken

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 LDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LDZ, 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 LDZ registered?

CE05 LDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is CE05 LDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 LDZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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