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EJ05 FJU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,016 mi
Last recorded190,016 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 190,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 190,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 174,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 174,710 miles

Central Front Upper Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 164,582 miles

Nearside Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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

Offside Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 153,955 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 141,734 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyre inner side walls small cuts no cords visable

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 140,219 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

o/s front tyre inner sidewall small cuts no cords visable

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 135,130 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 135,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 132,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 114,248 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 112,592 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 112,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 101,384 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 101,374 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 91,816 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 84,249 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 76,002 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 FJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FJU, 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 FJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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