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EK05 YZB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,024 mi
Last recorded156,024 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 156,024 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 156,002 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 131,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 130,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TOP (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TOP (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 112,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt TOP (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2018 112,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 98,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 86,508 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 86,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 78,464 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 78,464 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 61,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 46,125 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,162 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,973 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 24,300 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 YZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YZB, 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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EK05 YZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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