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EA05 JTU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,558 mi
Last recorded124,558 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 124,558 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 119,210 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 109,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

poor light output both head lamps

unable to fully check outer body sills due to

Fail 29 Aug 2015 109,873 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

poor light output both head lamps

unable to fully check outer body sills due to

Pass 4 Sep 2014 99,836 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 92,283 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 86,540 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,516 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 68,189 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,275 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,390 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,625 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 JTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JTU, 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 EA05 JTU registered?

EA05 JTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is EA05 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 JTU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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