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EX05 LCP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,354 mi
Last recorded137,354 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 137,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius/trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius/trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 133,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 129,802 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 124,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 116,549 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 111,054 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 111,053 miles

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

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

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 103,797 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,280 miles

n/s and o/s front suspension rubber mount [sligh play]

Pass 8 Aug 2017 84,603 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,885 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 68,887 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 61,952 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,943 miles

advise both front lower arm rear bushes are perishing and have splits but has no excessive movement

Fail 17 Jul 2012 51,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

advise both front lower arm rear bushes are perishing and have splits but has no excessive movement

Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,289 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 44,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,111 miles

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

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 31 Jul 2009 30,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2009 30,888 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,804 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 LCP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LCP, 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 LCP registered?

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

Is EX05 LCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 LCP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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