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EX05 LCK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,369 mi
Last recorded130,369 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 130,369 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 117,702 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 111,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 111,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 104,998 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 104,978 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.95mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.24mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 96,010 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 95,947 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,736 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 75,573 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,180 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 70,115 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 63,931 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,649 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,331 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,089 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,627 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,499 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,401 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)

REAR BRAKES GETTING LOW

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 LCK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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