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EA05 CMY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,127 mi
Last recorded108,127 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 CMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 108,127 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 96,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heavy surface corrosion to subframe

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 96,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heavy surface corrosion to subframe

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 91,802 miles

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

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

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres showing signs of ageing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 91,802 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres showing signs of ageing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 87,122 miles

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

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

Offside beam image poor

Rear subframe and some arms have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2022 87,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside beam image poor

Rear subframe and some arms have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2021 81,653 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively leaking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing with in tread both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 81,653 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively leaking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing with in tread both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,694 miles

Offside beam image poor

Fail 7 Dec 2020 79,694 miles

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

Offside beam image poor

Pass 26 Nov 2019 77,850 miles

hand brake knotcy

Fail 26 Nov 2019 77,850 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake knotcy

Pass 7 Dec 2018 74,425 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 74,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)

Offside beam pattern poor

Fail 23 Nov 2017 70,963 miles

Braking system leaking abs unit (3.6.A.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)

Offside beam pattern poor

Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,063 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,107 miles

Off side outer sill damaged

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

Rear discs worn

front flexy blowing

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,444 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,490 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,519 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,633 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,837 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,186 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,794 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,419 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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EA05 CMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EA05 CMY, 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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EA05 CMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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