MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,076 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wipers smearing slightly
Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread deep enough to reach ply/cord but not in excess of 25mm.
Nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish
Offside rear tyre has cut in tread deep enough to reach ply/cords but not in excess of 25mm
Offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread deep enough to reach ply/cord but not in excess of 25mm.
Nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside rear tyre has cut in tread deep enough to reach ply/cords but not in excess of 25mm
Offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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EK05 GXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 GXX, 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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How do I check the history of EK05 GXX?
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What year was EK05 GXX registered?
EK05 GXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2005.
Is EK05 GXX safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK05 GXX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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