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EF05 HUP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

206,025 mi
Last recorded206,025 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 206,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 206,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 203,187 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 203,179 miles

Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury NS/F WING corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 200,851 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Feb 2023 200,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 199,516 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 192,848 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 182,012 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 172,062 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 166,980 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 154,944 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 141,533 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 128,188 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 112,895 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 101,819 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2011 85,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 65,277 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 65,277 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 56,014 miles

both number plates cracked

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 HUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP registered?

EF05 HUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is EF05 HUP safe to buy?

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