MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
nearside and offside front headlamp pattens are weak
nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are pershing
nearside and offside front tyres are getting low inner and outter tread
nearside outter still is damaged
nearside rear tyre is pershing
Advise o/side rear tyre worn on inside edge.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
advise o/side and n/side front lower wish bone bushes are deteriated and may need replacing in the near future
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
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)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
advise front o/side & n/side front tyres worn on inside edges. advise to replace.
advise rear o/side & n/side tyres cracked within tread.
advise front o/side & n/side front tyres worn on inside edges. advise to replace.
advise rear o/side & n/side tyres cracked within tread.
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EK05 VXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?
EK05 VXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2005.
Is EK05 VXG safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK05 VXG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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