2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · CE55 KVS
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 176,229 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE55 KVS Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/10/2026
- 176,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE55 KVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (CE55 KVS) between September 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
CE55 KVS Mileage History
- 15/09/200825,068 mi
- 08/09/200934,782 mi+9,714 mi
- 07/09/201042,578 mi+7,796 mi
- 10/09/201153,668 mi+11,090 mi
- 20/03/201259,281 mi+5,613 mi
- 04/04/201365,939 mi+6,658 mi
- 07/05/201478,113 mi+12,174 mi
- 29/04/201588,689 mi+10,576 mi
- 09/05/201697,967 mi+9,278 mi
- 13/10/2017115,094 mi+17,127 mi
- 13/10/2017115,094 mi
- 02/10/2018126,016 mi+10,922 mi
- 02/10/2018126,016 mi
- 11/10/2019135,670 mi+9,654 mi
- 11/10/2019135,670 mi
- 04/11/2020144,823 mi+9,153 mi
- 04/11/2020144,823 mi
- 05/11/2021150,397 mi+5,574 mi
- 08/11/2021150,397 mi
- 11/11/2022155,609 mi+5,212 mi
- 04/11/2023159,258 mi+3,649 mi
- 28/10/2024162,060 mi+2,802 mi
- 07/11/2025167,016 mi+4,956 mi
- 21/10/2026176,229 mi+9,213 mi
Average of roughly 8,353 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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