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EN05 TMO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,586 mi
Last recorded146,586 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 146,586 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 143,291 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 138,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 128,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 115,355 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip not In or Affecting Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 111,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 106,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2017 106,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2016 100,897 miles

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 100,897 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 95,486 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 95,486 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 91,311 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,432 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,152 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 70,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 59,767 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 59,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 50,395 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,722 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 TMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 TMO, 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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EN05 TMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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