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ET05 LCN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,310 mi
Last recorded178,310 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 LCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 178,310 miles

nearside front wing slight corroded

service brake efficiency only just emt.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 13 Oct 2020 178,310 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front wing slight corroded

service brake efficiency only just emt.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 169,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 150,753 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 146,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge needs changing very soon

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Aug 2016 135,849 miles

plastic covers fitted alround inner wheel arches

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 Aug 2015 128,319 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 122,551 miles

n/s/f o/s/f brake disk back plates corroded

o/s/f head lamp aim just showing image

plastic covers fitted to floors

Pass 16 Aug 2013 117,195 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 112,804 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 107,162 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 101,581 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 101,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 90,291 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 90,174 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 70,115 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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ET05 LCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ET05 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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ET05 LCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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