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EN05 AGV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 AGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025

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

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

eml light on

Fail 13 Jun 2025

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

eml light on

Pass 8 May 2024

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material parts rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material parts rears (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 183,404 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 177,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 177,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 156,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2.7mm tyre size 225 /45 x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 156,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitment incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2.7mm tyre size 225 /45 x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 138,282 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 23 Jul 2019 138,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 122,307 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 102,216 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,023 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,787 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,139 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 48,198 miles

Both rear tyres perished and tread depth 3mm.

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm inner edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn to excess on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 43,695 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,563 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 36,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,294 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,950 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 30,946 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,123 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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EN05 AGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EN05 AGV, 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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EN05 AGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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The MOT history for EN05 AGV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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