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EK05 UBW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,901 mi
Last recorded121,901 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 121,901 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 121,827 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 115,627 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 106,900 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 106,900 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 106,850 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 106,555 miles

Rear pads worn very low

Fail 18 Feb 2016 106,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear pads worn very low

Pass 18 Mar 2015 105,393 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 105,393 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

nearside front outer tyre wall perishing

offside front tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 100,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 100,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 90,041 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 90,040 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 82,396 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 75,637 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 69,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,622 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,177 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 UBW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

EK05 UBW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is EK05 UBW safe to buy?

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