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EA05 TFN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,869 mi
Last recorded148,869 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 148,869 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 147,766 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 142,607 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 141,236 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jun 2020 138,500 miles

interior stripped

Fail 23 Mar 2020 138,571 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 133,649 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing possibly from previously fouling wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle lowered

Fail 11 Mar 2019 133,647 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on with side lights (4.4.3 (b))

Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

Front Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing possibly from previously fouling wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle lowered

Pass 17 Mar 2018 130,557 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 130,557 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 122,715 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 113,912 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Upper and lower. (2.4.G.2)

Front brake back plates rotten but secure.

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Front headlamp lenses corroded. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Metal pipe above sub frame. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush has play in it. (2.4.G.2)

Nsf fog lamp insecure.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 113,912 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking. (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Upper and lower. (2.4.G.2)

Front brake back plates rotten but secure.

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Front headlamp lenses corroded. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Metal pipe above sub frame. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush has play in it. (2.4.G.2)

Nsf fog lamp insecure.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 97,299 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 97,299 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,995 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 88,295 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,792 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 74,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,170 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 60,170 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,041 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 36,324 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,592 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 TFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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