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CE05 UJW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,268 mi
Last recorded128,268 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 UJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 128,268 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both rear coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 127,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 113,522 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn low/deteriorated

damage windscreen

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside headlight poor condition

rear brake pads and discs worn thin

Fail 9 May 2014 105,998 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

both rear wheels slightly stiff to turn

damage windscreen

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit/deteriorated

offside front tyre worn very close to limit/deteriorated

rear brake pads wearing thin

weak headlight aim image offside front

Pass 9 May 2014 105,998 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

both rear wheels slightly stiff to turn

damage windscreen

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit/deteriorated

offside front tyre worn very close to limit/deteriorated

rear brake pads wearing thin

weak headlight aim image offside front

Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch stiff

osr handbrake cable - sheath in poor condition

rear tyres perishing and beginning to split in tread area

undertrays are damaged

Pass 10 May 2012 91,026 miles

damage to windscreen

slight brake bind both rear wheels

Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,412 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 81,412 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,916 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,328 miles

both rear tyres getting low

wear on front brake discs

Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,701 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 UJW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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