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EO05 LCN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,049 mi
Last recorded137,049 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 LCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 137,049 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 133,521 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 133,484 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 108,048 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 108,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 92,502 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,037 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

e.m light on

Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both wipers in poor condition

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,494 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high level stop inoperative

Fail 31 Mar 2011 71,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high level stop inoperative

Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,283 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,641 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,178 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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EO05 LCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO05 LCN, 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 EO05 LCN registered?

EO05 LCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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