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CE05 UKH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,801 mi
Last recorded137,801 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 UKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 137,801 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

side sills both sides corroded, mainly surface corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2024 136,582 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside,smooth on inside edge,nearly worn through (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 130,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 124,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cv boot slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 118,611 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 118,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 111,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, trailing arm to chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 111,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing Arm and blade both missing (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, trailing arm to chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 104,717 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 104,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished,low on inside edge, nail in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer slight leaking of grease

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished, getting low on inside edge, nail in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive damp around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 101,271 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 101,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,138 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,709 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,223 miles

Rear brakes starting to bind

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 88,153 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 88,150 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 5 Apr 2013 84,923 miles

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,887 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,806 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,603 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,197 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 20 Feb 2009 52,867 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,583 miles

Offside Rear 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 UKH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UKH, 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 UKH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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