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CE55 KWH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,044 mi
Last recorded138,044 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 KWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2021 138,044 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 135,346 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 131,737 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 126,247 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 121,787 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc back plates corroded

engine check light on

Pass 13 Aug 2015 88,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front and nearside rear brake disc backing plates corroded

nearside front suspension load sensor linkage broken

play in nearside track rod inner joint

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,982 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 67,905 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 4 May 2012 56,873 miles

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,278 miles

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,120 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,327 miles

fog light switch stiff in operation

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 KWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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