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EK05 GXX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,076 mi
Last recorded92,076 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 GXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,076 miles

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 92,076 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,465 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 77,526 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 68,975 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2014 58,996 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,407 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,505 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,900 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 32,900 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,147 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,039 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 23,039 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,862 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 17,682 miles

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)

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 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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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?

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