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EJ05 RYA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,962 mi
Last recorded166,962 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 RYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2019 166,962 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 166,947 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 156,916 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 156,916 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 151,118 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 142,222 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 117,143 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine man lamp on

Pass 30 Jul 2014 105,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,353 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 66,146 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 66,146 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,002 miles

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

front and rear brakes discs and pads are worn and will need replacing soon.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,264 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,238 miles

Bonnet catch operation was very stiff, resulting in incorrect opening of bonnet - lubrication applied and now ok

Near side front door has a dent in the panel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 28,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Bonnet catch operation was very stiff, resulting in incorrect opening of bonnet - lubrication applied and now ok

Near side front door has a dent in the panel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RYA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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