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EG05 EFA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,724 mi
Last recorded96,724 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 EFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,724 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 77,487 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 63,787 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both Head lamps crazed (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre under inflated

Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,986 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 55,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 49,588 miles

front brake discs,inner surfaces corroded.

Fail 13 May 2013 49,578 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 16 May 2012 42,796 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 42,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 May 2011 37,209 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 28,105 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 24,121 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 17,393 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 EFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EFA, 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 EFA registered?

EG05 EFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is EG05 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG05 EFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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