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EN05 TNJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,651 mi
Last recorded89,651 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 TNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 89,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tail light cracked

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 79,681 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,205 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 74,205 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,304 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 65,851 miles

EML light illuminated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 64,765 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 64,765 miles

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

Nearside Front inner edge wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & crack emanating from puncture repair and tear in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 62,663 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 56,862 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 11 May 2013 51,363 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 14 May 2012 44,303 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 38,347 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,073 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,779 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,989 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 TNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 TNJ, 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 TNJ registered?

EN05 TNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 2005.

Is EN05 TNJ safe to buy?

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