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EN05 OSB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,091 mi
Last recorded135,091 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 135,091 miles

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

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2022 135,081 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front flexi pipe excessive leak

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2021 133,556 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 133,556 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 113,758 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 98,812 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 98,812 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,722 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,921 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 59,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2012 49,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 May 2012 49,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2011 43,240 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 35,362 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,463 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 18 Jun 2008 24,124 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 OSB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

EN05 OSB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is EN05 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 OSB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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