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CE55 KVT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,513 mi
Last recorded99,513 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 KVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 99,513 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

N/s front seat belt receiver cover is missing.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 99,507 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high Both. (1.8)

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

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

N/s front seat belt receiver cover is missing.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 85,752 miles

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

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 80,026 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

Fail 25 Aug 2015 80,026 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,890 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,461 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

Coolant level on minimum

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,091 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,039 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,581 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,714 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 KVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE55 KVT, 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 CE55 KVT registered?

CE55 KVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CE55 KVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 KVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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