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EN05 FOM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,826 mi
Last recorded149,826 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 FOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 149,826 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 145,967 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 138,091 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 131,791 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 126,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 126,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 113,381 miles

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

cooler loose under car.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 102,033 miles

engine under cover fitted.

under floor covers fitted to near side and off side.

Fail 21 Apr 2010 102,033 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

engine under cover fitted.

under floor covers fitted to near side and off side.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 75,150 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 58,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2008 58,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FOM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FOM, 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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What year was EN05 FOM registered?

EN05 FOM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is EN05 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 FOM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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