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EL51 HAD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

201,728 mi
Last recorded201,728 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL51 HAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2015 201,728 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 201,728 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 187,680 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 175,614 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 175,614 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 132,147 miles

Bonnet catch sticking

Fail 13 May 2011 132,147 miles

Bonnet catch sticking

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

Pass 19 May 2010 104,393 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 104,393 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2009 71,895 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 May 2008 57,541 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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EL51 HAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EL51 HAD, 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 EL51 HAD registered?

EL51 HAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EL51 HAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL51 HAD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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