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EN05 KWJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,543 mi
Last recorded87,543 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 KWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 87,543 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 87,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 82,572 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 82,572 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 77,944 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 73,452 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 73,452 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,668 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 65,668 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2018 58,735 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,507 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,425 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,059 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers poor clearance

Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,631 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,706 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,054 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 17 Jun 2009 28,259 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 28,259 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,030 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 KWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

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

Is EN05 KWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 KWJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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