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E17 HNG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

145,332 mi
Last recorded145,332 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 HNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 145,332 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 144,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 143,305 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 139,073 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 138,461 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 135,229 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 128,154 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 121,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 109,260 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,731 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,198 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,961 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,014 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,761 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 56,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,761 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,088 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,726 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,484 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,360 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 23,177 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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E17 HNG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 E17 HNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E17 HNG registered?

E17 HNG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is E17 HNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 HNG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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