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EA05 GBO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,582 mi
Last recorded179,582 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 GBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 179,582 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 179,581 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 173,325 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))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 173,325 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 13 May 2019 165,017 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside - beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

bonnet safety catch faulty

Fail 13 May 2019 165,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside - beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

bonnet safety catch faulty

Pass 23 Apr 2018 159,486 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 159,486 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 153,436 miles

Both front and rear brake flexi hoses starting deteriorate

Front wipers slight smear aero

Nearside Rear Tyre 3m

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 153,436 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Both front and rear brake flexi hoses starting deteriorate

Front wipers slight smear aero

Nearside Rear Tyre 3m

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 147,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 140,102 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 140,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlight beams fient

Pass 28 Apr 2014 132,519 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 132,422 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 125,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 107,135 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 107,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,449 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,646 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre is deteriorated

Offside rear tyre is deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,758 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 GBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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