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EX05 LCN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,188 mi
Last recorded99,188 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 99,188 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 99,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 94,335 miles

nsr service brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2017 94,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nsr service brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,454 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 89,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,099 miles

nsr tyre wearing low on tread

windscreen cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2015 83,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nsr tyre wearing low on tread

windscreen cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,240 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 75,240 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 66,809 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,809 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,914 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,934 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,025 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 LCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EX05 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

EX05 LCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is EX05 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 LCN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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