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EN05 AUK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,212 mi
Last recorded71,212 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 AUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,212 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 71,212 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 66,488 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,883 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 59,883 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,763 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,219 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,530 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,799 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 20,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre hasd a nail in tread and tread is cracking

offside rear tyre has 2 nails/screws in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,049 miles

nearside rear tyre hasd a nail in tread and tread is cracking

offside rear tyre has 2 nails/screws in tread

Pass 30 Jul 2008 17,220 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 17,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 AUK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EN05 AUK, 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 EN05 AUK registered?

EN05 AUK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is EN05 AUK safe to buy?

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