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EN05 SFF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,952 mi
Last recorded90,952 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 SFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,952 miles

advise nearside front brake pad sensor not connected,warning lamp displayed.

advise offside headlamp beam pattern poor.

advise rear tyres walls cracking.

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (6.3.1d)

advise offside front tyre bald on inner edge, cuts in outer wall.

Fail 9 Feb 2018 90,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise nearside front brake pad sensor not connected,warning lamp displayed.

advise offside headlamp beam pattern poor.

advise rear tyres walls cracking.

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (6.3.1d)

advise offside front tyre bald on inner edge, cuts in outer wall.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 82,490 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,487 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under components

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,638 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,961 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 68,700 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 59,842 miles

front of vehicle has impact damage

Fail 14 May 2013 59,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front of vehicle has impact damage

Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,890 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,619 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 41,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 28,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 28,700 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 19,505 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 SFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SFF, 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

How do I check the history of EN05 SFF?

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What year was EN05 SFF registered?

EN05 SFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is EN05 SFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 SFF shows 15 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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