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EJ05 DYS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,882 mi
Last recorded131,882 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 DYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 131,882 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 127,222 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 127,199 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 126,313 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 124,882 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 124,606 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 30 Jul 2019 124,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Jul 2018 115,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 104,900 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,791 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,762 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front offside brake disc inner face is slightly pitted, and the front nearside brake disc inner face is slightly scored .. front nearside pad knocks slightly when the brake is operated

Fail 1 Aug 2013 61,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front offside brake disc inner face is slightly pitted, and the front nearside brake disc inner face is slightly scored .. front nearside pad knocks slightly when the brake is operated

rear nearside tyre is cracking in the tread area

rear offside tyre is wearing unevenly on tread and tread starting to wear low

Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,067 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,931 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,466 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,131 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,441 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 DYS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DYS, 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 DYS registered?

EJ05 DYS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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