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ET05 LCU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,736 mi
Last recorded162,736 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 LCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 162,736 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 162,612 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 142,290 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 128,361 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 121,498 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 116,436 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 28 Sep 2018 140,841 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 104,361 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front suspension arm compliance bush splitting

Fail 15 Sep 2017 104,324 miles

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front suspension arm compliance bush splitting

Pass 23 Sep 2016 98,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,933 miles

205/55r16

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

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

poor beam patterns both sides

under body panels fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 86,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

205/55r16

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

poor beam patterns both sides

two nails in nearside rear tyre

under body panels fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service brake efficiency 57%

Fail 24 Sep 2014 80,193 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,765 miles

205/55r16

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished on side walls strong advise

both front tyres low on tread close to wear bars

cut in centre tread nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,155 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,632 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,066 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,957 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 57,957 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,314 miles

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

all tyres approaching legal limit.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 46,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all tyres approaching legal limit.

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 LCU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ET05 LCU, 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 LCU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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