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EN05 VJK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

156,438 mi
Last recorded156,438 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 VJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 156,438 miles

Nearside Front wing damage

Offside Front wing damage

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 156,438 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing damage

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing damage

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 147,624 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 131,770 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 119,964 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 119,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 111,116 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 111,116 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 101,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside worse (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 93,559 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 93,559 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 85,032 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,085 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 70,085 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 8 Sep 2016 62,230 miles

Child seat x2

Fail 5 Sep 2016 62,230 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat x2

Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,622 miles

Nearside wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,146 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,284 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 25 Sep 2010 22,842 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,669 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 15,264 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 14,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

shallow cut on o/s/rear outer tyre wall

Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,850 miles

shallow cut on o/s/rear outer tyre wall

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 VJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

EN05 VJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is EN05 VJK safe to buy?

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