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EG05 EBM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,838 mi
Last recorded118,838 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 EBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 118,838 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 113,154 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 113,082 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 108,066 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 108,063 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 98,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 92,549 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,817 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 83,661 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 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,667 miles

n/s cv boot perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,057 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,312 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 44,977 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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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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EG05 EBM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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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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