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EN05 HUK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

171,107 mi
Last recorded171,107 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 HUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 171,107 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 167,110 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 164,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 162,778 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 159,115 miles

damage to undertray

some movement in the front wishbone bushes

Pass 10 Feb 2018 152,897 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 144,998 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

some play in nearside front wishbone bush

Pass 10 Feb 2016 137,293 miles

Damage to under tray

EML light on

rear wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 4 Feb 2015 132,548 miles

both front tyres worn on to limit

both rear tyres worn low

oil leak

some movement in nearside front wishbone bush

Pass 3 Feb 2014 126,672 miles

both front and rear pads worn low

front discs slightly lipped

oil leak

rear discs worn

some movement in nearside front wishbone bush

Pass 9 Feb 2013 120,393 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 114,694 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 100,522 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 96,214 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,501 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 82,501 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 HUK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HUK, 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 HUK registered?

EN05 HUK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is EN05 HUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 HUK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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