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EK05 NTG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,735 mi
Last recorded109,735 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 NTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 109,735 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 108,443 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 106,901 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/S & N/S Tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 106,901 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/S & N/S Tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 105,690 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 103,831 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 101,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 101,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 100,729 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 99,193 miles

Chip in window screen zone B

Rear brake disc's corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and O/S/R perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 99,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Chip in window screen zone B

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F and O/S/F deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc's corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and O/S/R perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 94,892 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 89,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front tyres worn more on inner edges

Fail 6 May 2016 89,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front tyres worn more on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,504 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 82,504 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 69,942 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 57,179 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 47,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,874 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 44,171 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre small cracks in walls

Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,711 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,457 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,705 miles

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 NTG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 NTG registered?

EK05 NTG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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