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EK05 CXX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,565 mi
Last recorded144,565 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 144,565 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 138,871 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Fuel pipe damaged.

Turbo boost pipe damaged.

Fail 1 Aug 2019 138,871 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Fuel pipe damaged.

Turbo boost pipe damaged.

Pass 4 Aug 2018 131,994 miles

brake hoses slightly perished & cracking

front brake disc inner faces corroded

heavy surface corrosion to various steering & suspension components

oil leak residue around gearbox area

slight smear from wipers

slight un-bonding & cracking to various suspension bushes

Pass 2 Aug 2017 125,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly distorted.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 124,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly distorted.

Pass 4 Jun 2016 117,928 miles

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint as slight play

Pass 1 May 2015 110,638 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 110,554 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 103,900 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,345 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 90,147 miles

both rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 23 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Apr 2011 128,571 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 124,779 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front tyres on limit 1.6mm will ned to be changed soon and edhes worn bold

both rear tyres and edges worn low

due to covers under car unable to check under car componens properly

front number plate slightly cracked

offside front flexy hose covered by substance unable to check properly

rear brake pads wearing low

rear discs worn

Fail 29 Apr 2010 124,779 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front tyres on limit 1.6mm will ned to be changed soon and edhes worn bold

both rear tyres and edges worn low

due to covers under car unable to check under car componens properly

front number plate slightly cracked

offside front flexy hose covered by substance unable to check properly

rear brake pads wearing low

rear discs worn

Pass 1 May 2009 107,652 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 92,640 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 93,820 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)

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 CXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CXX, 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 CXX registered?

EK05 CXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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