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E20 SGM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,994 mi
Last recorded80,994 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 SGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 80,994 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 80,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 79,715 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2021 79,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2020 77,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,909 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,243 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (catalyst) deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front seat belt flexible stalk plastic cover missing

Rear brakes binding

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Dec 2015 59,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2015 55,362 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 55,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 50,647 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 46,012 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 40,688 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 35,887 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2009 29,618 miles

offside front seat belt stalk outter casing missing

Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,537 miles

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

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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E20 SGM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E20 SGM, 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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E20 SGM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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