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EN05 ORX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,704 mi
Last recorded148,704 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 ORX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 148,704 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 26 Sep 2013 148,253 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 126,267 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 104,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 82,529 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 82,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,466 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 40,984 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,984 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 ORX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ORX, 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 ORX registered?

EN05 ORX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is EN05 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 ORX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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