MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
rear brake pads wearing low
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)
rear brake pads low-tyres low-balljoint slight play
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
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
both front wishbone bushes perishing
rear brake discs corroded
slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was EF05 HVG registered?
EF05 HVG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2005.
Is EF05 HVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF05 HVG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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