MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,872 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
Nearside Rear tyre very badly perished and cracking up on outer sidewall,low on tread
engine cover fitted obscuring view of testable items
exhaust corroding
minor damage around vehicle
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine cover fitted
exhaust corroding
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen possible bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb contaminated (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine cover fitted
exhaust corroding
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
engine cover and undertrays fitted
nearside front indicator side repeater in door mirror insecure
nearside rear tyre splitting in deep part of tread
various damage around vehicle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split outer edge (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)
engine cover and undertrays fitted
nearside front indicator side repeater in door mirror insecure
nearside rear tyre splitting in deep part of tread
offside rear light unit damaged
offside rear tyre perishing and cracking up,becoming low on tread
various damage around vehicle
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads and sidewalls perished
Flexi pipe deteriorated but still fit for intended use
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens yellowed (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens yellowed (1.8.A.1b)
Flexi pipe deteriorated but still fit for intended use
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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EK05 UDW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 UDW, 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 UDW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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