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EJ05 YED

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,351 mi
Last recorded110,351 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 YED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 110,351 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Fail 19 May 2026 110,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 13 May 2025 109,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 13 May 2025 109,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 108,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 107,348 miles

Offside Front driveshaft corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 105,861 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 105,861 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 104,270 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 102,989 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 101,052 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 98,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 96,770 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel arch liner touching anti-roll bar linkeage on steering full lock

Fail 15 May 2017 96,770 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel arch liner touching anti-roll bar linkeage on steering full lock

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 94,492 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 92,353 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 89,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 88,382 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 85,302 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 80,474 miles

engine covers .front brake pads very low

Pass 27 May 2010 77,082 miles

both rear tyres tread running uneven .engine covers fitted top/bottom engine front/centre and sides under vehicle

Fail 27 May 2010 77,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear tyres tread running uneven .engine covers fitted top/bottom engine front/centre and sides under vehicle

Pass 27 May 2009 73,329 miles

covers fitted top engine . front/centre and sides under vehicle

Pass 30 May 2008 66,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YED is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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EJ05 YED is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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