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EO05 LJX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,685 mi
Last recorded145,685 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 LJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 145,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 145,365 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 136,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Driver's side buckle working fine but has the outer plastic casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 130,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 120,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 104,289 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 92,247 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 88,136 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2017 85,449 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 80,249 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread and cracking

offside front tyre inner tread worn (nearing limit).

offside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread

Pass 14 Feb 2015 76,405 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 76,405 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 72,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,291 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 59,495 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 53,695 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,231 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,315 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,527 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 LJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

EO05 LJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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