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EJ05 FJD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,171 mi
Last recorded137,171 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 FJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 137,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 133,281 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 128,752 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2017 128,752 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 123,488 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,590 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 110,908 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 105,430 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 97,145 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 87,616 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 85,892 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 85,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2009 68,210 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 52,987 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 FJD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJD, 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 FJD registered?

EJ05 FJD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 FJD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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