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CE55 AAY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

218,457 mi
Last recorded218,457 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 AAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 218,457 miles

mil lamp on

Fail 22 Dec 2021 218,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

mil lamp on

Pass 21 Dec 2020 199,250 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 199,127 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values plated at 1.0 av 2.45 then blocked meter (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides no pattern, cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

boot not checked as full

mil light on dash

Pass 5 Jun 2019 175,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine flywheel very noisy, Requires attention

Fail 5 Jun 2019 175,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine flywheel very noisy, Requires attention

Fail 4 Jun 2019 175,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides, no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine flywheel very noisy, Requires attention

Pass 12 Jun 2018 157,819 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 157,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 137,867 miles

engine management light on

headlights foggy

Fail 7 Jun 2017 137,867 miles

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

engine management light on

headlights foggy

Pass 1 Jun 2016 123,142 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2016 123,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 116,519 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 30 May 2014 109,888 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 102,576 miles

clean engine no reading

Fail 29 May 2013 102,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clean engine no reading

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 96,587 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 90,680 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 83,997 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 76,674 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,890 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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CE55 AAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CE55 AAY, 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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CE55 AAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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