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EA05 TGZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,442 mi
Last recorded111,442 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 TGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 111,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 111,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn excessivly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,720 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 89,186 miles

o/s rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2017 89,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,521 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,804 miles

o/s/r child seat

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,690 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 57,376 miles

Air bag light on

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,376 miles

Air bag light on

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 51,135 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 51,116 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,569 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,802 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,101 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges worn close to legal limit

Two child seats fitted to rear

Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

EA05 TGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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