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EK05 CAX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

186,952 mi
Last recorded186,952 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 186,952 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 171,253 miles

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))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 171,059 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 153,334 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 126,054 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlights lenses deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2018 111,452 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 102,916 miles

195 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,457 miles

195 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 87,463 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 81,230 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2013 79,126 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 78,209 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 69,161 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 55,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2009 44,392 miles

n/s rear door unable to open

o/s front tyre worn on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,214 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 CAX registered?

EK05 CAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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