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EN05 OXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,039 mi
Last recorded150,039 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 OXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 150,039 miles

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 150,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 140,411 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 140,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 130,611 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 130,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,955 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 117,855 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure treaded area running out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb blackend (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre treaded area running out of shape

Pass 4 Jul 2015 104,893 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 97,256 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 97,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2013 80,554 miles

Both front brake discs corroded inside face

Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,668 miles

Front brake discs scored and corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2012 61,377 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front brake discs scored and corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2011 54,084 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,464 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 49,338 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,392 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,618 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 OXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 OXM, 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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EN05 OXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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