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EF05 LJE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,872 mi
Last recorded111,872 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 111,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2025 99,594 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 99,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 97,505 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 92,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 91,749 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2018 80,969 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jul 2018 80,969 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front cv gaiters have pin holes in them

both front tyre's slightly worn on the inner and outer edges close to limit

Pass 24 Jun 2015 64,259 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 64,259 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 62,425 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,664 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped

Fail 20 Nov 2012 59,664 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Apr 2011 53,786 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,623 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 48,313 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 48,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 36,209 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 LJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF05 LJE, 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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EF05 LJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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