MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 45% (3.7.B.6b)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear number plate dirty
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EX05 LSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 LSZ, 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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How do I check the history of EX05 LSZ?
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What year was EX05 LSZ registered?
EX05 LSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2005.
Is EX05 LSZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX05 LSZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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