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EN05 SZG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,033 mi
Last recorded158,033 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 SZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 158,033 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 157,115 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 157,110 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 151,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 142,043 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 130,846 miles

ENGINE COVER AND BELLY PANS FITTED

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S AND N/S (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S AND N/S (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 120,700 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 107,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 99,387 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 93,040 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 87,177 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 79,018 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 74,452 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 68,467 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 68,467 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 62,279 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 SZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

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

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