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CE05 ZYL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,674 mi
Last recorded142,674 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ZYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 142,674 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 142,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 139,023 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 136,679 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 122,329 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2014 122,329 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2013 109,735 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 109,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 95,241 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,335 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,644 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,116 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,363 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,616 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 ZYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

CE05 ZYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is CE05 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 ZYL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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