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EK05 KXG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,470 mi
Last recorded152,470 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 KXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 152,470 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer c.v. boot slightly deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both sides front wishbones bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2019 152,470 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer c.v. boot slightly deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both sides front wishbones bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2018 126,564 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 126,564 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 120,841 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on

Fail 7 Dec 2016 120,841 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2015 113,202 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 113,071 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced front both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + nail outer wall deterioated (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing inner / outer edges

engine management light on

Pass 11 Dec 2014 103,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 91,683 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,179 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 79,406 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyre cracking

strong advisory:offside front tyre cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2010 75,876 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,320 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,790 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,275 miles

all tyre walls starting to craze

nsf and nsr tyes small cuts on sidewalls

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 KXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KXG, 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 KXG registered?

EK05 KXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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