MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
4 x tyres close to limit 3mm
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
eng/man light on
rear discs getting worn
rear tyres on 3mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front tyres on 3mm
n/s/f tyre cracking up outer side
rear discs have a lip on edge
rear tyres on 2/3mm inner side
snow tyres on front
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear disc have a lip on edge
n/s/f tyre starting to crack up slightley
unable to check spare
front and rear discs have a slight lip on edge
front pads half worn
marks on vehicle
rear pads under half worn
front fog lighty lens cracked
front tyers getting low 2-3 mm
rear dics starting to get a lip on edge
slighty oil marks under engine
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ05 YDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 YDZ, 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 YDZ registered?
EJ05 YDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 May 2005.
Is EJ05 YDZ safe to buy?
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