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EF05 BXR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,538 mi
Last recorded150,538 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 BXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 150,538 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrosion under body but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Aug 2022 128,061 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side outer front cv boot slight worn

both side rear sills, rear axle, rear brake pipe all slight corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 128,061 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side outer front cv boot slight worn

both side rear sills, rear axle, rear brake pipe all slight corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 126,933 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 122,940 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot has pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wear on inner shoulder, also outer wall heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot is perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 116,051 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 115,962 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018
Pass 25 May 2017

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

Fail 25 May 2017 32 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 95,721 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 95,721 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 87,921 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 80,409 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 74,563 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 69,516 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 63,467 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 57,559 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,565 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 51,492 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 30 May 2008 46,838 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 BXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BXR, 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 BXR registered?

EF05 BXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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