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CE05 VWU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,007 mi
Last recorded97,007 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 97,007 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 83,302 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,882 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 59,461 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 59,198 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,983 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,770 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,504 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror indicator (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% has 2x led inop (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 45,607 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 45,607 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,523 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,845 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 38,372 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,586 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,408 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,983 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,222 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 VWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

CE05 VWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is CE05 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 VWU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE05 VWU have outstanding finance?

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