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ET05 LDF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,069 mi
Last recorded152,069 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 LDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 152,069 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 148,998 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 145,956 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 142,017 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 142,017 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 133,350 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 133,341 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 124,500 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 112,800 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 112,767 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 98,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 88,407 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,860 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,748 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 67,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,002 miles

Bonnet catch not closing properly needs attention safety catch ok

Front number plate dammaged not likely to be misread at time of test

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,450 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 46,308 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,473 miles

front number plate slightly disfigured

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,709 miles

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

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

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 LDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LDF, 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 LDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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