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EJ05 DYC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,122 mi
Last recorded159,122 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 DYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 159,122 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 154,221 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 1 Oct 2018 147,707 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 147,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 142,121 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Fail 25 Oct 2017 142,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2016 127,492 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Fail 13 Oct 2016 127,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2015 115,291 miles

engine light on

Fail 19 Oct 2015 115,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine light on

Pass 20 Oct 2014 103,363 miles

nearside rear tyre misshaped on inner tread

offside rear tyre splitting on inner wall

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 20 Oct 2014 103,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre misshaped on inner tread

offside rear tyre splitting on inner wall

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 31 Oct 2013 93,096 miles

Advise O/S/R brake back plate deteriorating

Advise wipers smeary

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 93,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Advise O/S/R brake back plate deteriorating

Advise wipers smeary

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and o/s/r tyres sidewalls damaged and scuffed

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 84,676 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and o/s/r tyres sidewalls damaged and scuffed

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,970 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 70,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,924 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,768 miles

front brake pads worn to sensor limit

n/s/f tyre worn below limit on shoulders

rear brake pads 90% worn

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,631 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 25,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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EJ05 DYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ05 DYC, 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 EJ05 DYC registered?

EJ05 DYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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