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CE55 WAU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,839 mi
Last recorded143,839 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 WAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,003cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 143,839 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

naer side rear tyer has crack on side wall

Fail 31 Oct 2018 143,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

naer side rear tyer has crack on side wall

Pass 1 Nov 2017 140,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear light units cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2017 140,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear light units cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2017 136,332 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear light units cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2017 136,320 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear light units cracked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 128,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine/undertreys fitted

offside rear light unit cracked

offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 119,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 119,467 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 109,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 97,631 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,710 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,175 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 2009 65,856 miles

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

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

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

unable to carry out full underside inspection due to full length plastic covers fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,771 miles

unable to check underside components fully due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2008 53,771 miles

Nearside 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)

unable to check underside components fully due to plastic covers fitted

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 WAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,003cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WAU, 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 WAU registered?

CE55 WAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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