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EF05 LHT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

92,939 mi
Last recorded92,939 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 92,939 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 83,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 74,047 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 66,554 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 59,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 59,526 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,237 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 46,668 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 46,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 May 2017 44,922 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 44,046 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,545 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 39,088 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 38,064 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2012 33,034 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,703 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 22,280 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 18,642 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,089 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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EF05 LHT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EF05 LHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 LHT registered?

EF05 LHT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is EF05 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 LHT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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