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EX05 LTU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,690 mi
Last recorded87,690 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,690 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 May 2018 87,610 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 15 May 2018 87,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 87,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 71,077 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 61,059 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 61,059 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 51,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,456 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,890 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,321 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,271 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,610 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 17,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,666 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 LTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

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

Is EX05 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 LTU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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