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EN05 ORW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,410 mi
Last recorded152,410 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 ORW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 152,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 146,528 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 146,528 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 141,172 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 134,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 124,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 109,948 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STRONG Advise travel in parking brake lever

advise both front brake discs inner faces of the discs are lipped on the edges

Pass 12 Dec 2009 87,985 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 69,337 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 64,454 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 ORW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ORW, 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 ORW registered?

EN05 ORW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is EN05 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 ORW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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