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EG05 EDL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,249 mi
Last recorded76,249 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 EDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 76,249 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 76,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 72,127 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 72,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 69,747 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 63,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 59,329 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear In Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 56,671 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 56,662 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,055 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both. require further check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 51,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,620 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,840 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2017 39,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,442 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside front and both rear tyres cracked and perishing on sidewalls

Pass 21 Aug 2014 23,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracked on outer edge

unable to fully check offside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2013 18,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracked on outer edge

unable to fully check offside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,016 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 9,378 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 8,144 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 6,750 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 5,245 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 EDL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG05 EDL registered?

EG05 EDL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 August 2005.

Is EG05 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG05 EDL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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