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EN05 OPW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

162,395 mi
Last recorded162,395 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 OPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 162,395 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front & Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front & Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 149,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 149,957 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm on limit & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 137,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 137,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 130,224 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 124,564 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,870 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 119,870 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 116,734 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 116,734 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both too misty (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 112,297 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 108,276 miles

Offside Front Anti roll bar in has slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2018 108,276 miles

Offside Front Anti roll bar in has slight play

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,915 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 92,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 78,388 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,622 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 48,009 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s outer sill

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,912 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 33,049 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 33,049 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 28,233 miles

advise slight damage to n/s/f outer sill

Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,930 miles

both front tyres on 2mm. tread depth.

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 OPW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

EN05 OPW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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