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EA05 DXY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,557 mi
Last recorded65,557 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 DXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 65,557 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 63,275 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,004 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,876 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,361 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 52,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,801 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,760 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,220 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr tyre perished poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2014 41,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

osr tyre perished poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,380 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,122 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,640 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,722 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,370 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,956 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 DXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EA05 DXY, 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 DXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EA05 DXY safe to buy?

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