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ET05 LDJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,429 mi
Last recorded157,429 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 LDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 157,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside front shock absorber weeping

Fail 13 Feb 2021 157,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside front shock absorber weeping

offside hand brake low effort. lever stuck forewards

Pass 29 Jul 2019 147,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 140,247 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 124,798 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 115,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE TRACKING WHEN NEW TYRE'S FITTED (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 101,648 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,977 miles

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

rear tyres perrieshed.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,306 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 58,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,309 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,689 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,599 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 LDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ET05 LDJ, 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 LDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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