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EA05 TLJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,002 mi
Last recorded100,002 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 TLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 100,002 miles

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Fail 18 Nov 2016 100,002 miles

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Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 96,281 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 96,281 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 84,882 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 84,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine man light on

Pass 21 May 2012 67,811 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 57,275 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 57,051 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,669 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,397 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,748 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 TLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

EA05 TLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is EA05 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 TLJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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