MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,838 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
n/s cv boot perished
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EG05 EBM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 EG05 EBM, 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 EG05 EBM registered?
EG05 EBM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 August 2005.
Is EG05 EBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for EG05 EBM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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