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EA05 TEV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,627 mi
Last recorded113,627 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 TEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 113,627 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 99,943 miles

Offside Rear brake tin backsheild corrodded and holed

exhaust front pipe clamps to centre section very corrodded 1 is broken

Pass 5 Mar 2016 91,807 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,412 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 90,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,638 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light not working

nearside front brake backplate is slighty corroded

smoke readings high

wheel alignment req checking as the offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2013 76,891 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light not working

nearside front brake backplate is slighty corroded

rear brake imbalance

smoke readings high

wheel alignment req checking as the offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

rear brakes have a slight imbalance

Fail 27 Jun 2012 69,817 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

rear brakes have a slight imbalance

Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,011 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,780 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 56,718 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

light/speed and brake warning lights on

rear wiper works when reves gear is selected

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,159 miles

high level brake light inop

o/s/f pads low

rear pads low

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,332 miles

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

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

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 TEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TEV, 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 TEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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