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EK05 AVP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,886 mi
Last recorded158,886 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 AVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 158,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer around shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ns os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded in mounting areas

Pass 13 Apr 2022 137,912 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 137,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 115,631 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 115,631 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 99,927 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front plastic lenses misted slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes of both front lower arms perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 99,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front plastic lenses misted slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes of both front lower arms perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,313 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front plastic lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 92,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front plastic lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 80,416 miles

MIL light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 69,538 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

MIL light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of belt.

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 60,091 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of belt.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades split.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,111 miles

Headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,894 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,582 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyre inner edges out of shape and 8 yrs old

oil level below minimum 1 lt added to enable test

service overdue

Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,501 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 30,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,023 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,626 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,387 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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EK05 AVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EK05 AVP, 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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EK05 AVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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