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E5 WSM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

189,338 mi
Last recorded189,338 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 WSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 189,338 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 173,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 165,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 156,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 156,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 142,018 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 128,715 miles

Nearside windscreen washer weak

Fail 27 Nov 2020 128,715 miles

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

Nearside windscreen washer weak

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 125,561 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 125,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 119,657 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 119,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,931 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 100,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 92,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear shockabsorber week

Fail 3 Apr 2015 92,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear shockabsorber week

unevan front brake aplication

Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,508 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,585 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

coolant leaking (heater hose to engine)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,270 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2012 65,270 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2011 48,198 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,736 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,208 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,105 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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E5 WSM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E5 WSM, 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 E5 WSM registered?

E5 WSM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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