MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs wearing /rear discs wearing/
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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EN05 FOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?
EN05 FOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2005.
Is EN05 FOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for EN05 FOU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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