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EF05 BXO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,777 mi
Last recorded158,777 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 158,777 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 158,693 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Aug 2024 158,654 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working with position lights switched on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with position lights switched on constantly on (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working with position lights switched on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central heatshield deteriorated

Exhaust system and suspension modified

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog light lens cracked

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear inner lights both sides cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2023 156,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 139,038 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 134,130 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 128,499 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 125,041 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 118,848 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 113,068 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 104,312 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 96,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,839 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 71,346 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 49,765 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 40,843 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 BXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BXO, 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 BXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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