MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,687 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe @ flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bushes cracking Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe @ flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding cable over adjusted (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bushes cracking Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))
Accident damage to nearside sill
Coolant LOW on Pre Check (leaking from radiator)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel arch liner insecure and rubbing on tyre
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Accident damage to nearside sill
Coolant LOW on Pre Check (leaking from radiator)
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel arch liner insecure and rubbing on tyre
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Small chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Small chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Lower Bumper slight damage and insecur
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Bumper slight damage and insecur
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both front wipers will require attention soon.
both nearside doors damaged.
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EK05 UBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 UBU, 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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EK05 UBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2005.
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