MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust condition
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Shocks lazy
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Headlights lenses deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)
Inner wheel arch and underbody covers fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Both Shocks lazy (2.4.G.1)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
195 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted
Inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted
195 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)
Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air bag light on
n/s door mirror bent
n/s mirror repeater lamp lens broken
reverse light not working
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s rear door unable to open
o/s front tyre worn on edges
undertrays fitted
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK05 CAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 EK05 CAX, 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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What year was EK05 CAX registered?
EK05 CAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2005.
Is EK05 CAX safe to buy?
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