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EF05 BUH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,309 mi
Last recorded123,309 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 BUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 123,309 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 122,358 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 122,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 121,678 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 121,201 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 119,669 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 117,982 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 116,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 115,321 miles

THE OS DIP BEAM PATTERN IS POOR

Fail 4 Jan 2018 115,321 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

THE OS DIP BEAM PATTERN IS POOR

Pass 29 Apr 2016 113,677 miles

OPENED TAILGATE FROM INSIDE SO MOT COULD BE DONE

OS DIP BEAM PATTERN IS POOR

SMALL CLIP MISSING ON THE NSF OUTER CV GAITER

THE NSF PAD WEAR WIRE IS BROKEN

Fail 29 Apr 2016 113,677 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

OPENED TAILGATE FROM INSIDE SO MOT COULD BE DONE

OS DIP BEAM PATTERN IS POOR

SMALL CLIP MISSING ON THE NSF OUTER CV GAITER

THE NSF PAD WEAR WIRE IS BROKEN

Pass 12 Dec 2015 113,650 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 109,613 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 109,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 106,707 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 100,363 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 91,499 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,828 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 58,505 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 BUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EF05 BUH, 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 EF05 BUH registered?

EF05 BUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is EF05 BUH safe to buy?

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