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EA05 UPN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,321 mi
Last recorded184,321 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 184,321 miles

Brake discs have areas corroded front & rear discs

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Wipers weak clearing screen

Pass 29 Jan 2022 167,925 miles

BOTH number plates dirty !

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 151,133 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 151,133 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 137,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 137,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 119,135 miles

Offside Rear hand brake not fully returning to the off position

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four treads low and rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 105,048 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,402 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,209 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 75,146 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 70,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wishbone bushes cracking

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wishbone bushes cracking

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,357 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 58,431 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyres on front starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 40,474 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 40,251 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,639 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 UPN 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 76.2%.

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 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 UPN, 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 UPN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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