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EA05 WTN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,578 mi
Last recorded114,578 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 WTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 114,578 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor leaking

Fail 23 Apr 2021 114,578 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2020 95,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp lens misted

Fail 24 Apr 2020 95,856 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp lens misted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,530 miles

both head light slight perished

Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pads low

Offside Rear Brake pads low

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,696 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 71,696 miles

Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,289 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,037 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,069 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,352 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,070 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 27,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,513 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,892 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 128,664 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 128,664 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,855 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 WTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WTN, 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 WTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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