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CE05 UKD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,498 mi
Last recorded115,498 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 UKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 115,498 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 115,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 114,760 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024
Pass 26 Sep 2022 111,417 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 111,390 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 109,352 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 104,512 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 103,432 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 101,511 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,437 miles

advise(front exhaust flexi beginning to deteriorate)

advise(front pads & discs wearing thin)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 78,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise(front exhaust flexi beginning to deteriorate)

advise(front pads & discs wearing thin)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,067 miles

n/s front tyre could have run flat damage inside.

o/s front tyre on 2mm.n/s front tyre on 3mm.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,900 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 UKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE05 UKD registered?

CE05 UKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is CE05 UKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 UKD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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