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CE55 KVR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

118,492 mi
Last recorded118,492 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 KVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 118,492 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 115,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

stone chip in windscreen n/s

Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 108,247 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 108,247 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 104,988 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Mar 2019 98,051 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 87,487 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,861 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2016 65,583 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,525 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre age cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,064 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 49,036 miles

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 44,637 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,605 miles

n/s/door mirror indicator lens damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,683 miles

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

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

near side front side repeater lense cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,269 miles

offside rear tyre has been repaired

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 KVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CE55 KVR, 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 KVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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