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EF05 LSN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,518 mi
Last recorded196,518 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 196,518 miles

handbrake efficiency passed on 18%, pass limit is 16%

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 10 Sep 2020 196,515 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

handbrake efficiency passed on 18%, pass limit is 16%

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 28 Aug 2019 192,476 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on edge

slight play in nsr drop link

under covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2019 192,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nsf tyre wearing on edge

slight play in nsr drop link

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 179,531 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 164,488 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust clamps

Pass 5 Dec 2016 147,147 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre cracking and perishing

under covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Fail 5 Dec 2016 147,145 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre cracking and perishing

under covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 7 Dec 2015 130,376 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 126,465 miles

Boot compartment full of boxes

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted

Nearside rear 1/4 panel damaged but extending dangerously

Nearside reflector damaged slightly

Offside rear shock absorber cover loose

Small chip on windscreen (central)

Pass 31 May 2013 119,626 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 119,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake slight binding.

Pass 17 May 2012 104,024 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 88,332 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 May 2011 88,332 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 May 2010 72,990 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2009 58,220 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 58,220 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil level was slightly low, topped up before carring out emission test

Fail 12 May 2008 44,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under body covers fitted, limited access for inspection

Pass 12 May 2008 44,469 miles

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

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

under body covers fitted, limited access for inspection

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 LSN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LSN, 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 LSN registered?

EF05 LSN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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