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EN05 FOT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

175,076 mi
Last recorded175,076 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 175,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 163,346 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS FADED

Pass 18 Sep 2020 152,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 150,106 miles

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

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

both front wings rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2019 150,106 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

both front wings rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2018 145,480 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 145,480 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 141,925 miles

Front Both head lights are deteriorated

Offside Front Back plate is badly corroded

Slight play in rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 16 Sep 2017 141,925 miles

Front Both head lights are deteriorated

Offside Front Back plate is badly corroded

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

Slight play in rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 10 Sep 2016 133,287 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replace (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replace (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlight patterns getting weak

slight movement in offside and nearside rear anti- roll bar links

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2016 133,287 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replace (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replace (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

headlight patterns getting weak

slight movement in offside and nearside rear anti- roll bar links

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2015 123,113 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 123,113 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 107,070 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 107,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 90,666 miles

rear back plates corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 77,356 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,124 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 57,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,391 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,102 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,105 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 FOT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

EN05 FOT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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