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EJ05 FPV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

159,781 mi
Last recorded159,781 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 FPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 159,781 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 159,781 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2022 149,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 139,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 139,500 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 131,820 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill Damaged but not significantly weakened

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 123,676 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 123,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 113,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various corrosion underneath

Fail 30 Jul 2018 113,126 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Jul 2017 106,248 miles

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

damage to o/s/f outer sill ( bodywork)

inner sides of both front brake discs grooved,discolured and worn

n/s outer mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2017 106,248 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both outer mirrors and side repeaters damaged

damage to o/s/f outer sill ( bodywork)

inner sides of both front brake discs grooved,discolured and worn

o/s/f brake has slight bind

o/s/r tyre under inflation

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,364 miles

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

Engine Covers Fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-Trays Fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 94,363 miles

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

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

Engine Covers Fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-Trays Fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,763 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2014 77,702 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers judder

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smear

Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,975 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 29,805 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 29,667 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

rear brake pads low

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,010 miles

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 7 May 2008 23,929 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 FPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FPV, 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 FPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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