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CE05 ZVP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,951 mi
Last recorded148,951 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ZVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 148,951 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 139,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2023 139,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 130,205 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,686 miles

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

Front both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 119,564 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 108,685 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 93,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 80,731 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 80,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 74,504 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,944 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 68,699 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,695 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,671 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,127 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 45,111 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,734 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 24,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,364 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 ZVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZVP, 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 ZVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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