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ET05 LCW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,321 mi
Last recorded164,321 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 LCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 164,321 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 164,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault fault shown in message centre (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

boot lid not unlocking

Pass 28 Feb 2019 154,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hand brake mechanism on caliper not fully returning

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door tight to open

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both headlamp beam images on limit of clarity

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components getting a bit corroded in places

Fail 26 Feb 2019 154,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hand brake mechanism on caliper not fully returning

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door tight to open

Offside Rear Outer side lamp not working

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both headlamp beam images on limit of clarity

could not open tail gate

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components getting a bit corroded in places

Pass 2 Mar 2018 141,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components a bit rusty in places

Fail 1 Mar 2018 141,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s weaker (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer side light not working

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perishing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components a bit rusty in places

Pass 31 Jan 2017 129,483 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel on limit of damage on outer rim in several places

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing funny on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

slightly rusty in places underneath at rear

Fail 26 Jan 2017 129,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perishing in treads (4.1.E.1)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front several cuts in outer side wall but no cords exposed

Nearside Front wheel on limit of damage on outer rim in several places

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing funny on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

slightly rusty in places underneath at rear

Pass 25 Sep 2015 118,669 miles

Both front and rear brake disc covers corroded

Both headlights tarnished

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

Offside outer sill damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2015 118,668 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Both front and rear brake disc covers corroded

Both headlights tarnished

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2014 111,633 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 111,629 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 104,543 miles

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

front brake disc backing plates corroded

rear brake disc backing plates corroded o/s n/s

Pass 7 Aug 2012 99,629 miles

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

n/s front brake back plate corroded and holed

o/s rear back plate corroding

o/s rear brake back plate corroded and holed

small chunk of tyre missing from n/s rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 6 Aug 2012 99,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front brake back plate corroded and holed

o/s rear back plate corroding

o/s rear brake back plate corroded and holed

small chunk of tyre missing from n/s rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,255 miles

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

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

all tyres rubbing strip have digs but not to cords

Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,968 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 72,968 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,467 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,254 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 45,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LCW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LCW, 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 LCW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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