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EF05 AWA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,405 mi
Last recorded115,405 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 AWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 115,405 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 115,405 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 106,763 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 105,931 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 105,370 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 105,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 100,224 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 100,224 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,379 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 96,378 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 92,304 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 84,384 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 75,507 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 67,844 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 67,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 60,879 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,056 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 54,053 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 48,084 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 43,126 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 May 2011 38,296 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 38,292 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 32,061 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 25,272 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 18,430 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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EF05 AWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EF05 AWA, 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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EF05 AWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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