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EF05 LSU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,862 mi
Last recorded188,862 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 188,862 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 188,862 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 178,180 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 178,176 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tie rod excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 168,197 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 158,713 miles

Front wish bone rear bushes starting to split

Near side front wheel arch starting to corrode

Off side front wing damaged, bumper misaligned

Wind screen cracked along lower edge

Fail 18 Nov 2020 158,712 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front wish bone rear bushes starting to split

Head lamps tarnished

Near side front wheel arch starting to corrode

Off side front wing damaged, bumper misaligned

Off side rear tyre on limit, advise replaced

Slight bind @ near side rear wheel

Wind screen cracked along lower edge

Pass 10 Jun 2019 152,537 miles

Beam image blurry.

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split.

Corrosion starting nearside front wheel arch.

Offside front wing damaged.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 147,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 147,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 140,107 miles

EML Light On.

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

Windscreen Cracked.

Fail 26 May 2017 139,945 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML Light On.

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

Windscreen Cracked.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 130,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 130,076 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 120,046 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 110,250 miles

O/S/F TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Fail 8 Apr 2014 110,250 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 20 Nov 2012 95,974 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 95,940 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 86,378 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to windscreen in the lower part

Fail 14 Oct 2011 86,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to windscreen in the lower part

Pass 19 Nov 2010 77,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 70,964 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,030 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 LSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LSU, 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 LSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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