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EN05 OXU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,282 mi
Last recorded151,282 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 OXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 151,282 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 144,366 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 135,572 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 126,068 miles

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear handbrake slightly low on effort

head lamp glass deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2015 118,428 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 118,428 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 111,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 103,210 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 93,510 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 79,359 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2010 67,764 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2009 55,815 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 55,815 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 43,711 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 OXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OXU, 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 OXU registered?

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

Is EN05 OXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 OXU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN05 OXU have outstanding finance?

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