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EK05 UDW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,872 mi
Last recorded104,872 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 104,872 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 102,764 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 102,762 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2022

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 99,699 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 31 Aug 2021 99,699 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2020 98,144 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 96,230 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 96,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 92,855 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 92,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,425 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,022 miles

Flexi pipe deteriorated but still fit for intended use

Fail 24 Feb 2016 87,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 84,042 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,515 miles

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 80,515 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2013 73,156 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 61,567 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 52,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,173 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,596 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,585 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 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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What year was EK05 UDW registered?

EK05 UDW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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