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EF05 HUK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,690 mi
Last recorded112,690 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 112,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2012 100,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 2 Apr 2011 88,403 miles

DMF/Gearbox noisy

E.M.L. illuminated

EGR valve pipe off and blocked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine top cover & undertray missing

fluid reside around fuel filter

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Apr 2011 88,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

DMF/Gearbox noisy

E.M.L. illuminated

EGR valve pipe off and blocked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine top cover & undertray missing

fluid reside around fuel filter

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 74,698 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 71,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 May 2009 71,595 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 54,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2008 54,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 HUK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HUK, 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 HUK registered?

EF05 HUK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is EF05 HUK safe to buy?

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