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CE05 ZYK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,929 mi
Last recorded149,929 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ZYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 149,929 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 147,291 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 144,287 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 144,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 137,735 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 131,212 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 123,636 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 123,551 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 117,321 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 117,321 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,875 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2.5mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 101,518 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 101,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 94,095 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 85,933 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,878 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,085 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,562 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 21,420 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 16,647 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 16,647 miles

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

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

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

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 ZYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ZYK, 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 ZYK registered?

CE05 ZYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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