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EF05 EWG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,519 mi
Last recorded114,519 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 EWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2021 114,519 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp has water ingress

Pass 11 Nov 2020 106,464 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 106,464 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 90,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside wing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside wing corroded

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

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 80,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2018 80,400 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 70,361 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 65,014 miles

Child seat fitted in rear

Fail 11 May 2015 63,800 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 63,800 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 62,340 miles

damage on offside rear body panel

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 59,959 miles

unable to check under body componanats due to plastic covers

Pass 22 May 2012 57,142 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 53,803 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 50,885 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 49,449 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 39,303 miles

o/s/f/tyre 2mm + wearing on edges

Fail 19 May 2008 39,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f/tyre 2mm + wearing on edges

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 EWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EWG, 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 EWG registered?

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

Is EF05 EWG safe to buy?

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