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EN05 FOK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

230,006 mi
Last recorded230,006 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 FOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 230,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 230,004 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 229,991 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 228,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake pipes corroded

offside driveshaft boot split

radiator corroded and leaking coolant

slight play in offside inner rack arm joint

wiper blades poor at clearing the screen

Fail 9 Nov 2018 228,188 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer hanger broken off/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible rear bike rack straps obscuring the offside letter of the number plate (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake pipes corroded

offside driveshaft boot split

radiator corroded and leaking coolant

slight play in offside inner rack arm joint

wiper blades poor at clearing the screen

Pass 26 Oct 2017 216,156 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under tray hanging down

Fail 26 Oct 2017 216,156 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under tray hanging down

Pass 11 Nov 2016 202,611 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 202,610 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 183,609 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 158,885 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 129,498 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 129,497 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 104,142 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 104,142 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 May 2011 84,240 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 75,000 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 67,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

large scratch along length of vehicle o/s

Pass 27 May 2009 67,385 miles

Oil leak

large scratch along length of vehicle o/s

Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,353 miles

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

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 FOK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FOK, 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 FOK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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