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CE05 VFF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,956 mi
Last recorded164,956 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 164,956 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 164,956 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 155,129 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 142,617 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf nsf lower arm rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 128,114 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both bushes deteriorated (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 128,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both bushes deteriorated (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 114,142 miles

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

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n/s side repeater

Pass 30 Jun 2015 100,020 miles

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

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n/s/f side repeater

slight warp on o/s/f brake disc

Fail 25 Jun 2015 99,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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n/s/f side repeater

slight warp on o/s/f brake disc

Pass 20 Jun 2014 85,480 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2012 52,626 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 42,465 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 42,454 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 32,839 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 32,838 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 May 2009 26,268 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 19,292 miles

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

Offside 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 VFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFF, 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 VFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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