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EN05 VJJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

44,589 mi
Last recorded44,589 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 VJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 44,589 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 44,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 43,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 42,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 41,482 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 41,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 40,889 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 40,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 39,722 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 38,091 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 36,076 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 36,076 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 36,076 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 36,071 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre has an unrepairable punture

Pass 2 Jul 2016 34,733 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 33,785 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 31,240 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,923 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,977 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,117 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 19,484 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,304 miles

Cut to side wall not to structure noticed on o/s/r tyre.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 13,500 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 VJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

EN05 VJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is EN05 VJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 VJJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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