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CE05 XGB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,214 mi
Last recorded149,214 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 149,214 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 12 Mar 2025 138,040 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 138,026 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plate obscured (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 126,791 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 121,964 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs, Inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 121,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 121,446 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Condensation inside lense (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 117,544 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 117,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Dirty (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 107,992 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 98,277 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front indicators operated with side lights but still work with indicator switch

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 88,611 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 88,611 miles

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

Offside Front 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 both (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 2 Jan 2018 88,605 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven not working as matched pair ( out of balance ) (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing skirt insecure (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 82,433 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front of sub-frame area o/s and n/s (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,825 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,490 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,242 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 57,929 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 50,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 50,488 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,227 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 34,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,427 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,013 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 XGB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XGB, 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 XGB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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