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CE55 NPN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,672 mi
Last recorded138,672 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 NPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 138,672 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 12 Nov 2016 138,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Nov 2015 128,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 127,950 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Wipers and washers not tested.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 112,463 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front tyre sidewalls perished

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut to the tread

offside rear tyre has a cut to the sidewall

Pass 15 Oct 2013 102,933 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,684 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 94,580 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,094 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,911 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,429 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 62,429 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,777 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 NPN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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