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EA05 WTJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

205,968 mi
Last recorded205,968 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 WTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 205,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 205,956 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 197,122 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 197,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 187,112 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 186,819 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 173,462 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 159,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 May 2018

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 146,533 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 146,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 121,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 121,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 96,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 82,396 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 82,396 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,412 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,589 miles

engine management light on

Fail 5 Aug 2010 32,589 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,861 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,108 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 WTJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WTJ, 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 WTJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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