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EK05 VVR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

197,475 mi
Last recorded197,475 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2023 197,475 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both the front wings are corroded

nearside front brake back plate badly corroded

offside mirror glass is loose

Pass 22 Jul 2022 191,580 miles

nearside front brake back plate is corroded

offside outer sill is corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 187,635 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 184,810 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 184,810 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 177,316 miles

both the front and offside rear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders and close to the wear bars

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes in poor condition

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes unbonded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 177,319 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both the front and offside rear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders and close to the wear bars

imbalance in the rear brakes

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes in poor condition

nearside and offside rear trailing are bushes unbonded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 177,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both the front and offside rear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders and close to the wear bars

imbalance in the rear brakes

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes in poor condition

nearside and offside rear trailing are bushes unbonded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 166,406 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 166,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 155,965 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 155,962 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn badly on the inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2016 144,272 miles

small chip in the front windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2015 133,131 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 122,841 miles

offside rear tyre perished and approaching the wear bars

slight weap on offside front outer cv gaitor

Pass 23 Jul 2013 111,742 miles

nearside rear tyre approaching the minimum legal limit

offside front outer cv gator weeping slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2013 111,737 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit

offside front outer cv gator weeping slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2012 101,399 miles

nearside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

Pass 19 Jul 2011 90,133 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 77,445 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,484 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 55,902 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wing damaged

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2008 52,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?

EK05 VVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is EK05 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 VVR shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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