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CE55 NPC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

193,005 mi
Last recorded193,005 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 NPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 193,005 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 186,347 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 171,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 165,786 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 158,066 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And Offside Front Lower Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Perished But Not Exposing Cords

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Fail 24 Oct 2017 158,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And Offside Front Lower Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Perished But Not Exposing Cords

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Pass 29 Oct 2016 144,836 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre cracking outer sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2015 143,112 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 141,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

N/S/R Wheel hard to turn. Slightly binding

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre Size 195/65 VR15

Fail 22 Oct 2014 141,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine smoking and service light is on. Passed emmisions test on second attempt

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

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

N/S/R Wheel hard to turn. Slightly binding

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre Size 195/65 VR15

Pass 30 Oct 2013 139,506 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 139,506 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake discs backplate is corroded

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 137,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 128,344 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 112,748 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 76,735 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,395 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 NPC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NPC, 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 NPC registered?

CE55 NPC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is CE55 NPC safe to buy?

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