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EJ05 DYP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,114 mi
Last recorded121,114 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 DYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 121,114 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 117,346 miles

front lower arms rear bushes starting to split

head lamp covers poor

rear radius arm bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Sep 2016 112,507 miles

Front headlamp lenses poor

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 112,507 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front headlamp lenses poor

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front windscreen washer not working

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 105,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

grease leaking from n/s outer cv boot

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 105,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

grease leaking from n/s outer cv boot

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2014 99,762 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 99,762 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 93,389 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Offside front tyre worn low on inside edge.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 93,389 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Offside front tyre worn low on inside edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,017 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,741 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch seizing up

o/s/r tread minor cut

Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,456 miles

bonnet catch sticking

front footbrake imbalance just under 25% liomit

o/s/r brake pads getting low

r/n/s pass.door cannot open from inside or outer

Pass 26 Sep 2009 44,556 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,949 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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EJ05 DYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ05 DYP, 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 DYP registered?

EJ05 DYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is EJ05 DYP safe to buy?

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