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EA05 UAJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,410 mi
Last recorded68,410 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 68,410 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,563 miles

both front tyres on limit

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,072 miles

front head lamps misted

front reg plate blowing

Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,707 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 62,704 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,571 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,811 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,377 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,208 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,163 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,035 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 44,814 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,712 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre on 2mm.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,377 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 9 May 2008 35,829 miles

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

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 UAJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAJ, 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 UAJ registered?

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

Is EA05 UAJ safe to buy?

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