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EK55 LHR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,097 mi
Last recorded142,097 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 LHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 142,097 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 142,097 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre collar (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 138,370 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked/perished but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2023 138,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked/perished but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 136,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 136,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 134,624 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 134,624 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2019 123,570 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2018 117,982 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 117,982 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 117,963 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 117,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside headlight lenses deterioated

Pass 14 Mar 2015 112,209 miles

Fliud leak may need attention soon

Front number plate slight damage

Rear tyres walls cracking recommend replacing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 105,717 miles

R/o/side brake binding slightly recommend attention

Pass 2 Mar 2013 99,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 93,297 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 83,909 miles

Both front tyres very close to limits

Front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2010 75,637 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 72,177 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 64,250 miles

front number plate cracked/damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2008 64,238 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked/damaged

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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EK55 LHR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EK55 LHR, 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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EK55 LHR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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