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EK05 VVH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019
Fail 18 Dec 2019

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 181,398 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n s o s (3.5.1i)

headlamp lens n s o s deterioated

park brake effort 17 percent , service 53.

rear n s o s body by suspension mountings corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 181,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm ,front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended all lights inop (1.9.4)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n s o s (3.5.1i)

headlamp lens n s o s deterioated

park brake effort 17 percent , service 53.

rear n s o s body by suspension mountings corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 170,347 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n s o s (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 158,673 miles

ns side indicater damaged

os rear trailing arm bush worn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 147,380 miles

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

ns os headlamp lens deterioated

Fail 10 Jul 2014 147,338 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

ns os headlamp lens deterioated

Pass 12 Jul 2013 133,220 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

os front mirror indicater lens damaged

screen os top damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2012 118,013 miles

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

front and rear discs worn slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2011 105,129 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn slightly

front suspension lower arms rear bushes worn slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2010 91,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 91,434 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,624 miles

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

ns front tyre on min legal tread depth advise to replace

Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,326 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 72,326 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 54,162 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 VVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

EK05 VVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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