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EF05 HTX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,554 mi
Last recorded163,554 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 163,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 151,001 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 146,017 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 146,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 137,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 122,735 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 122,734 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2012 104,149 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 104,149 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 72,348 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Dec 2010 72,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,933 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 53,933 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 27,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,578 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 HTX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HTX, 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 HTX registered?

EF05 HTX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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