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EN05 OXP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,559 mi
Last recorded120,559 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 120,559 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 120,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 112,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 112,016 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 106,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 100,698 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 95,925 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 94,025 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 91,270 miles

Nearside Front dip beam patter weak

Pass 2 Nov 2018 83,215 miles

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

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2017 81,628 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 77,218 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 77,218 miles

Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,236 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,916 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,129 miles

front pads low

Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,671 miles

front and rear brake discs wearing slightly and unable to clearly view the front or rear brake pads

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,735 miles

plastic covering underbody panelling

wear to both front brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,730 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,072 miles

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

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 OXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OXP, 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 OXP registered?

EN05 OXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is EN05 OXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 OXP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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