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E17 JDS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,464 mi
Last recorded75,464 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 JDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 75,464 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 75,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 67,263 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 61,786 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 59,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 55,215 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 48,988 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 33,693 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 29,874 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2017 28,389 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded MIDDLE (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 27,007 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 25,447 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 25,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

NSR WHEEL/BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 23,349 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 21,614 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 21,609 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 17,288 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 15,049 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 12,646 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 10,233 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 JDS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JDS, 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 JDS registered?

E17 JDS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is E17 JDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 JDS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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