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EN05 FPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,748 mi
Last recorded151,748 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 FPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 151,748 miles
Fail 17 May 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 145,146 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 139,679 miles

Offside front back plate corroded

Offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Oct 2016 139,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front back plate corroded

Offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2015 131,608 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 121,894 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 115,625 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 97,088 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Dec 2010 85,724 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 83,306 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 83,306 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 81,852 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 76,816 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 FPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FPU, 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 FPU registered?

EN05 FPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is EN05 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 FPU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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