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EK05 HYA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,654 mi
Last recorded112,654 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 112,654 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 112,602 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 103,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perrished

fuel cooler slightly insurcure

Fail 3 May 2016 103,896 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)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perrished

both wipers slightly worn

fuel cooler slightly insurcure

Pass 5 May 2015 95,748 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,633 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 86,631 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,983 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 16 Apr 2012 69,983 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 4 May 2011 62,673 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,120 miles

air bag light on

Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light on

both front tyres perished and splitting slightly

coolant level below minimum

nearside rear tyre perished, splitting and worn on the outer edge (195/65R15 91T)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,753 miles

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 HYA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HYA, 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 HYA registered?

EK05 HYA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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