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EN05 SFO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 SFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 94,556 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 90,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 87,164 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 87,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 82,839 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,270 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 79,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 75,822 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,213 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,479 miles

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

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

slight binding o/s/r

Pass 14 Nov 2016 67,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 61,621 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre nail

Pass 5 Dec 2014 56,577 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 50,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2012 44,939 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 40,299 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,647 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,658 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,932 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,961 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 SFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SFO, 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 SFO registered?

EN05 SFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is EN05 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 SFO shows 21 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.

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