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E21 BRD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 BRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023
Fail 23 Jun 2023

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced botn (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (front and rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2022

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 137,873 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 135,626 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2017 135,618 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2016 133,695 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 131,765 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 125,698 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 125,697 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2013 114,169 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 102,600 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 87,309 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 78,172 miles

engine plastic under tray fitted, also black oil on under tray..

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread pattern..

Pass 18 May 2009 66,208 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 56,015 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2007 41,622 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 41,622 miles

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

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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E21 BRD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 E21 BRD, 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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E21 BRD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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