MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion
nearside front wing slightly corroded
General corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
General corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff to opperate (8.4.2)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff to opperate (8.4.2)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre has damadge to side wall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE55 XLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 XLA, 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 XLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2005.
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