MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
center brake light not working
o/s/r tyre on 2.0mm & slightly out of shape
vehicles rear brakes have slight uneven application
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
center brake light not working
o/s/r tyre on 2.0mm & slightly out of shape
vehicles rear brakes have slight uneven application
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK05 CYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 CYV, 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 CYV registered?
EK05 CYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.
Is EK05 CYV safe to buy?
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