MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust corroded
exhaust corroded
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Bonnet catch sticking
Bonnet catch sticking
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EL51 HAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 EL51 HAD, 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 EL51 HAD registered?
EL51 HAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is EL51 HAD safe to buy?
The MOT history for EL51 HAD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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