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CA05 EKT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,973 mi
Last recorded136,973 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 EKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 136,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 127,193 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 127,160 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system switch faulty Not working (3.4.5)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 0 / 150 (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both headlamp images poor. Steering wheel distorted. N/s/R wheel bearing nose? Front exhaust joint poor.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 122,317 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2016 122,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 117,663 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint poor.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2015 117,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine light on

Pass 10 Jun 2014 112,259 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 111,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wiper action poor

Pass 9 May 2013 102,043 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 88,148 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 88,148 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 70,759 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 56,411 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 41,887 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 28,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CA05 EKT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 CA05 EKT, 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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CA05 EKT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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