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EG05 EFS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

179,385 mi
Last recorded179,385 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 EFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 179,385 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 178,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to Non-Standard Bulbs fitted. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Due to Non-Standard Bulbs fitted. Aftermarket LED headlamp bulbs fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill incorrectly repaired / damaged. Does not conform to required repair standards. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to Non-Standard Bulbs fitted. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Due to Non-Standard Bulbs fitted. Aftermarket LED headlamp bulbs fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 165,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 158,015 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both nearside and offside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on nearside rear outersill

slight front and rear suspension systems corrosion

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 10 Nov 2021 158,015 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner thread edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both nearside and offside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on nearside rear outersill

slight front and rear suspension systems corrosion

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 25 Nov 2020 150,171 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both nearside and offside rear hub units/suspension arms are slightly corroded

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2019 142,863 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 134,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 8 Sep 2017 124,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 15 Sep 2016 117,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 105,263 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,549 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,376 miles

All tyre sidewalls slight perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,802 miles

all brake backing plates corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,577 miles

All brake backing plates corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,211 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 49,293 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,994 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 EFS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EFS, 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 EFS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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