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EX05 LSK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,524 mi
Last recorded107,524 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 107,524 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 98,313 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 98,303 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,217 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 88,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 74,500 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,386 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 64,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 50,925 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,444 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 42,443 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,849 miles

engine warning liht stays on

Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,933 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 LSK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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