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EN05 SZD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,702 mi
Last recorded78,702 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 SZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 78,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Apr 2021 74,131 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear bumper taped up

Offside Front bumper and wing damaged

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 26 Apr 2021 74,131 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear bumper taped up

Offside Front bumper and wing damaged

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 29 Apr 2020 72,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damage

rear bumper damage

Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,664 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,606 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has perishing on inner and outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has perishing on inner and outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 66,950 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 65,848 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,920 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,902 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 47,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 47,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully examine parts of fuel system and braking system because of fitted undertrays aqnd covers

Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,361 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,815 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008
Fail 12 Jul 2008 25,116 miles

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

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 SZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SZD, 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 SZD registered?

EN05 SZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is EN05 SZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 SZD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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