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EK05 CYG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

192,463 mi
Last recorded192,463 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 192,463 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 192,453 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 188,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 176,715 miles

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 168,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 164,368 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 159,448 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 159,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 154,012 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 153,883 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 145,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 145,231 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 137,000 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 136,940 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 123,925 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 123,508 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 112,336 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 112,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 100,432 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear pads 75% worn will require discs next pad change (re-check next 4 months)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,817 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front ytres worn.3mm remaining

drivers door mirror repeater len damaged

n/s/f drive shaft gaiter seeping cv grease

n/s/r brakes worn low

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 CYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CYG, 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 CYG registered?

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

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