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CE05 YPZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,724 mi
Last recorded160,724 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 YPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2023 160,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 151,344 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 151,279 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 142,548 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 142,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 124,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 121,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 116,849 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 112,272 miles

wipers poor

Fail 4 Apr 2016 112,256 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 31 Mar 2015 105,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 105,716 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 99,977 miles

both headlamp beams poor

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

small split in n/s/f outer c v boot

Fail 24 Mar 2014 99,892 miles

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

both headlamp beams poor

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

small split in n/s/f outer c v boot

Fail 27 Mar 2013 90,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 77,297 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,743 miles

offside front / nearside front tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges 195/65/15

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,450 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 59,450 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY WHEN ROTATING WHEEL BY HAND

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,905 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,248 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 YPZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YPZ, 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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What year was CE05 YPZ registered?

CE05 YPZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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