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EF05 KRU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,213 mi
Last recorded93,213 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 KRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 93,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 93,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 89,191 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 88,123 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 88,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 86,129 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 80,935 miles

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

Nearside Front slight seepage from outer cv gaiter

Fail 2 Feb 2021 80,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front slight seepage from outer cv gaiter

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 80,728 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 78,431 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,556 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,867 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,894 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 71,885 miles

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,723 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,036 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,699 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,699 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,112 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,816 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,735 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,740 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 37,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 29,544 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 KRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KRU, 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 KRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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