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EF05 HVG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,111 mi
Last recorded190,111 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 190,111 miles

o/s/f/ and o/s/r/ tyres worn low

rear discs corroded-n/s/r tyre worn low-o/s/f/ flexi deteriated-n/s/f outter cv boot deteriated

rear x2 suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 4 Feb 2017 190,111 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/f (2.7.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

brake caliper leaking n/s/r (3.6.A.1)

rear discs corroded-n/s/r tyre worn low-o/s/f/ flexi deteriated-n/s/f outter cv boot deteriated

rear x2 suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 24 Oct 2015 178,876 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2014 170,220 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 170,220 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 163,008 miles

rear brake pads low-tyres low-balljoint slight play

Fail 4 Oct 2013 163,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads low-tyres low-balljoint slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2012 151,921 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both front wishbone bushes perishing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 142,502 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 133,612 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2009 122,089 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 122,089 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 88,503 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 HVG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HVG, 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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EF05 HVG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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