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EA05 TKZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,840 mi
Last recorded58,840 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 TKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 58,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 58,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 55,063 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 53,997 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 52,973 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 52,967 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 51,717 miles

Both front headlamps have poor beam pattern

Front brake discs are corroded on inner faces

Fail 11 May 2018 51,717 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front headlamps have poor beam pattern

Front brake discs are corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 May 2017 50,295 miles

Front brake discs are corroded and lipped on inner faces

Off side rear tyre is scrubbed on edges

Fail 8 May 2017 50,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear brake discs are lipped

Front brake discs are corroded and lipped on inner faces

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off side rear tyre is scrubbed on edges

Oil on min

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

Pass 12 May 2016 46,761 miles

Front brake discs have slight lip

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake discs have slight lip

Pass 11 May 2015 43,796 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight lip on rear brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight lip on rear brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 40,473 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil level on minimum

Slight lip on rear brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,300 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,334 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Near side rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,738 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,904 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 29,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,816 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,355 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 TKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TKZ, 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 TKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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