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EN05 SZO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,312 mi
Last recorded172,312 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 SZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 172,312 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 172,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 163,235 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 151,104 miles

small crack in windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 26 Jul 2016 141,815 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 130,951 miles

crack in windscreen in zone A but does not affect drivers view of the road

offside front tyre on 3mm

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Aug 2014 121,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 121,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 113,343 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 101,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 92,439 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 92,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 79,984 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 79,984 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,920 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 71,581 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 71,581 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 53,133 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 SZO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

EN05 SZO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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