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CE55 XLA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,989 mi
Last recorded146,989 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 XLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 146,989 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 136,470 miles

General corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2021 136,470 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 119,228 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 118,442 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 108,208 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 98,973 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,150 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 19 Sep 2016 90,115 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,578 miles

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 83,579 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,244 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damadge to side wall

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,942 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,816 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,814 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,779 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,421 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,982 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 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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