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ES03 LEY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,133 mi
Last recorded39,133 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES03 LEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 39,133 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

front & rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 38,959 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust Flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Tray damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2023 38,472 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2022 38,266 miles

Front exhaust front flex slight worn dose not affect emissions

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage dose not affect light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 37,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 37,837 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 36,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

n/s sill damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2019 35,399 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 34,398 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 33,369 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 31,713 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Fail 15 Jan 2016 31,713 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 29,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

OSR / NSR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 27,176 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 24,727 miles

rear brakes binding

Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,871 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 18,258 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 18,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 13,755 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 11,411 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 8,264 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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ES03 LEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ES03 LEY, 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 ES03 LEY registered?

ES03 LEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 February 2005.

Is ES03 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES03 LEY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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