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EX05 LTT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,607 mi
Last recorded201,607 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 201,607 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 197,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 197,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 184,322 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2023 184,316 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2022 175,454 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle & suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side outer sills covered with underseal

both side wing corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2022 175,454 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle & suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side outer sills covered with underseal

both side wing corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 165,408 miles

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 158,488 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 158,436 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 155,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 151,928 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 149,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 148,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 145,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

all chassis and underbody under sealed

Pass 5 Nov 2014 142,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 142,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 136,038 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 128,509 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 110,904 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 110,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 97,824 miles

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 85,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,565 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 56,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,746 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 LTT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 LTT, 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 LTT registered?

EX05 LTT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EX05 LTT shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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