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EX05 LKE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

123,327 mi
Last recorded123,327 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 123,327 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 123,327 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 110,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished and cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2017 102,724 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 102,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated cannot open (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & slightly perished, both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

headlamp lenses faded/beam images vague

Pass 3 Aug 2015 101,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres badly perished

nearside rear brake sticking slightly and disc discoloured

Fail 3 Aug 2015 101,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres badly perished

nearside rear brake sticking slightly and disc discoloured

Fail 10 Jul 2015 101,042 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet release mechanism stiff

both front headlamp lense deteriorated projecting a faint beam image

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre deteriating

Fail 24 Apr 2014 95,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre deteriating

Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,978 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 89,971 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 2 Mar 2012 83,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre very undulating (bumpy)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 83,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

ns and osr tyres out of shape

Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,978 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 71,951 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,554 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,185 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 54,185 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

coolant leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,540 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 21 Feb 2008 40,538 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

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 LKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 LKE, 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 LKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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