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EN05 SZE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,856 mi
Last recorded148,856 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 SZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2022 148,856 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill,will weld repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Possibly caliper fault (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 142,782 miles

Front Tyre treads getting low on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Stop tail inoperative

Rear Wiper blade u/s

Fail 2 Aug 2021 142,782 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre treads getting low on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Stop tail inoperative

Rear Wiper blade u/s

Pass 29 Jul 2020 135,334 miles

Front Discs corroding

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight run off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 128,739 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,262 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 121,262 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 114,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp lens faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 106,008 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 100,297 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,869 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,717 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,834 miles

mid rear seat belt hidden behind covers

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,511 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 55,510 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,992 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,346 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,733 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 27,733 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

EN05 SZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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