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EF05 TZV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 167,065 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2022 164,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 164,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 160,156 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 160,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fan belt deteriated

Pass 5 Apr 2019 154,292 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 142,556 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2017 134,104 miles

Front EML LIGHT ON

Front Oil leak SEVERE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2017 134,104 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OUTER CV BOOT (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OUTER CV BOOT SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front EML LIGHT ON

Front Oil leak SEVERE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in shoulder (unrepairable)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 118,943 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brakes starting to bind

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated/frosted

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Fail 1 Dec 2015 118,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brakes starting to bind

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 6 Oct 2014 103,957 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,321 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 83,961 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 73,465 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2011 73,465 miles

Oil leak

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,153 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,178 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 83,774 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,579 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 TZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TZV, 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 TZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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