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EK05 UCW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,572 mi
Last recorded99,572 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 99,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front wings rusty\corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 97,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively due to washers in op (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing corroded slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil on min level

Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,145 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 92,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,313 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 79,400 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge. Suggest tracking is checked/adjusted when tyres are replaced

Pass 8 Oct 2015 73,656 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault in the system

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 66,435 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,415 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 52,246 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,825 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,492 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,244 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,478 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,319 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 UCW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

EK05 UCW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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