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EJ05 DYW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,329 mi
Last recorded115,329 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 115,329 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight underside corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2022 115,329 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight underside corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 109,852 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 108,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 103,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack might spread (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 103,992 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault reset (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack might spread (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 98,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,598 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 93,598 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 84,831 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 83,662 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 79,253 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 71,638 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 65,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers smeary

Fail 10 Feb 2011 65,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers smeary

Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,519 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 58,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,744 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,535 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 DYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DYW, 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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EJ05 DYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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