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EX05 LCJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,966 mi
Last recorded121,966 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 121,966 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 121,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 115,533 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 106,223 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 91,153 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 91,152 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 77,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,171 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,619 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 46,619 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,176 miles

2 front tyres worn unevenly (inside edge)

Cracks in treads of both rear tyres

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 18,743 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 18,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 15,671 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 15,128 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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EX05 LCJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX05 LCJ, 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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What year was EX05 LCJ registered?

EX05 LCJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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