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EA05 TFF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,546 mi
Last recorded156,546 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 TFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 156,546 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 151,753 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 151,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2023 145,751 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 140,911 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 135,631 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 131,269 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 126,319 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 126,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 121,127 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 116,383 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 109,844 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 101,276 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 95,202 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 89,509 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 79,761 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,902 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 56,260 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 43,960 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,999 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,904 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,474 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 TFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA05 TFF?

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What year was EA05 TFF registered?

EA05 TFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is EA05 TFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 TFF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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