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CE55 KWL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,084 mi
Last recorded81,084 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 KWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,084 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

both front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 16 Aug 2013 81,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres wearing on edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2012 76,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2011 68,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,660 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 57,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,448 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,075 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 50,073 miles

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

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

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

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 KWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KWL, 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 KWL registered?

CE55 KWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is CE55 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 KWL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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