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EF05 UAA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,831 mi
Last recorded150,831 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 UAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 150,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 150,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 138,479 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 135,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF old worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe and other areas. Suspension arms / wishbones etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 132,886 miles

OSF brake dust plate rusted away

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 127,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking)(195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

items removed from windscreen before test

Pass 14 Jan 2020 123,751 miles

Front exhaust slight gas leak front pipe area

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 123,751 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front exhaust slight gas leak front pipe area

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2019 93,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 93,530 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 108,038 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 98,927 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 91,201 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,177 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,250 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,394 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 59,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 47,742 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,909 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,637 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 12,553 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 UAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UAA, 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 UAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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