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CE05 VFH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,871 mi
Last recorded175,871 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2023 175,871 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure screws not tight (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall damaged to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses slightly diffused fussy beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bushes showing wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front showing signs tyre has touched brake pipe fitting

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 170,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 168,624 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 168,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 160,402 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 138,630 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 123,922 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 118,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both tyres age cracked/perished o/s worst

recommend tracking to pro long tyre life

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn heavily on inner edge almost to ply cords damaged to side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 118,375 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both tyres age cracked/perished o/s worst

recommend tracking to pro long tyre life

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn heavily on inner edge almost to ply cords damaged to side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 118,049 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (Broken) (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Wipers worn and slightly smearing the screen

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Both tyres age cracked/perished o/s worst

Recommend getting tracking checked to prolong life of tyres

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge almost down to cords slightly age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 115,002 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 114,954 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

age cracking to n/s/r tyre

heavy age cracking to o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre won on inner edge

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 110,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 11 Apr 2014 104,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 99,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,583 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 77,378 miles

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

offside front tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,703 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,102 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 19,903 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 VFH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VFH, 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 VFH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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