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EK05 YDF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,714 mi
Last recorded150,714 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 150,714 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 150,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 128,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre has a slow puncture

Fail 3 Jun 2015 128,515 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre has a slow puncture

Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,427 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Fail 4 Jun 2014 99,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 14 May 2013 71,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tow bar wiring abscent

Pass 9 May 2012 62,810 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 56,153 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 49,133 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 39,295 miles

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished recomend replace soon

Pass 1 May 2008 24,580 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,177 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 YDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

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

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