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CE55 KXA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,998 mi
Last recorded114,998 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 114,998 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 109,065 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 101,999 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly and parking brake reading low on this wheel .

rear number plate faded to limit at time of test

Pass 30 May 2023 95,920 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split at inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit on inner tread band at time of test .

offside wiper blade smears screen slightly.

Pass 6 Jun 2022 85,678 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 85,678 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front lower arm front mounting bolt shorter then original but secure at time of test .

Pass 11 Jun 2021 76,142 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,442 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 58,288 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 54,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 54,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,244 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both frosted (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder close to cords

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,124 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,156 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 33,806 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,635 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,996 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 25,992 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 21,971 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,948 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,236 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 10,355 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 KXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KXA, 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 KXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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