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EK05 GYB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,554 mi
Last recorded119,554 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 119,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 118,629 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 110,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 102,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre SHOULDER ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 100,924 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 98,236 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 98,233 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,988 miles

Front brake wear indicator disconnected

Nearside Rear Brake has slight binding

Offside Rear Brake has slight binding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 82,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brakes binding

Pass 19 May 2014 68,938 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 68,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2013 63,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,858 miles

All tyres perishing and worn close to limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2011 54,211 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 54,211 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 50,284 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2009 40,915 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 33,178 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 33,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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 GYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GYB, 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 GYB registered?

EK05 GYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is EK05 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 GYB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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