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Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
interior stripped
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))
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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.
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.
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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